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Pandemic causes hunger among Nicaraguan refugees in Costa Rica

The agency estimates that 63 percent of Nicaraguan refugees living in Costa Rica can only eat twice a day.

Nicaraguans stranded on the border with Costa Rica manage to enter their country

The result will allow Nicaraguans who remain stuck in the Peñas Blancas immigration post to enter their country from Costa Rica.

Nicaraguans stranded on the border with Costa Rica will receive free COVID tests

The result will allow Nicaraguans who remain stuck in the Peñas Blancas immigration post to enter their country from Costa Rica.

International groups ask for return of Nicaraguans stranded at border

Political and humanitarian organizations on Wednesday advocated for aiding hundreds of Nicaraguans stranded at the border with Costa Rica and helping them enter their country. 

Nicaraguan migrants prevented from entering their country due to health measures

Tensions escalated at the Costa Rica - Nicaragua border as hundreds of Nicaraguans were denied entry to their own country.

Nicaraguan doctors criticize government secrecy about pandemic

Nicaraguan medical associations called the population into voluntary quarantine, but compliance has been difficult for much of the population.

From Río San Juan to San José: A Nicaraguan refugee in Costa Rica tells his story (Part 2)

Nelson Jesus Zeas Paz is one of the 55,000 Nicaraguan refugees and exiles who have fled to Costa Rica. This is his story.

Costa Rica concerned over Nicaraguan action at Isla Portillos

In February, the International Court of Justice ruled Costa Rica has sovereignty over the “whole northern part of Isla Portillos, including the coast,” but excluding Harbour Head Lagoon.

Costa Rica, Nicaragua to face off again at The Hague in new border dispute

Hearings from in the maritime border dispute will take place at the International Court of Justice at The Hague between July 3-13.

Las Tablillas blues: Costa Rica chases unauthorized immigrants along new border crossing

Costa Rica expects 40 percent of traffic that currently goes through Peñas Blancas in Guanacaste to shift to Las Tablillas. That could include unauthorized Nicaraguan immigrants.
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Costa Rica’s San Carlos Hospital Under Fire for 26-Year Appointment Waits

Patients at San Carlos Hospital in northern Costa Rica are facing staggering delays for medical appointments, with some waits stretching as far as 26...

Argentina’s Baez Eliminated by Darderi at Australian Open

Sebastian Baez's strong start to the 2026 season hit a roadblock on Thursday at the Australian Open, where the Argentine fell in the second...

Guatemala Gang Violence Surge Exposes Security Weaknesses

The recent spike in gang violence in Guatemala has exposed weaknesses in the country’s security apparatus, but it has also fueled allegations of a...

Laura Fernández Leads Costa Rica Polls with First-Round Win in Sight Ahead

Laura Fernández, the conservative candidate backed by the ruling party, holds a commanding lead in the race for Costa Rica's presidency, with recent polls...