Marie Bouzkova captured the Copa Colsanitas title in Bogotá on Sunday, battling back from a set down to defeat Hungary’s Panna Udvardy 6-7(7), 6-2,...

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rican Film Leaf Architects Nominated for Santiago Wild Film Festival

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A Costa Rican documentary short about leaf-cutting bats has earned a spot in the international competition at the Santiago Wild Film Festival, Latin America’s...

Crime

Netflix Revisits the Moriah Wilson Case and Its Costa Rica Connection

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The 2022 murder of cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson has returned to the spotlight with the release of Netflix’s new documentary The Truth and Tragedy...

Arts and Culture

Gallo Pinto Ranked Among World’s Best Bean Dishes

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Gallo pinto, one of Costa Rica’s most familiar and widely served dishes, has again earned international attention after being included among TasteAtlas’ top bean...

News

World Cup Ticket Prices Leave Costa Rican Fans Far Behind

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There is something deeply disturbing about the fact that a ticket to the World Cup final now costs more than most Costa Ricans earn...

El Salvador

Salvadorans Create More Than 1 km Salt Carpet During Holy Week

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Some 2,000 Salvadorans created a colorful carpet made of dyed salt stretching 1,070 meters, which was used for the Holy Burial procession on Friday...

Guatemala

Guatemalan Navy Intercepts Vessel Transporting Illegal Sailfish

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The Guatemalan Army, through its Pacific Naval Command, continues to carry out operations aimed at protecting the country’s natural resources and maintaining security within...

News

Dangerous Ocean Conditions Persist Across Costa Rica

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Dangerous ocean conditions remain in place across Costa Rica as strong currents, rough surf and wind-driven seas continue to affect both the Pacific and...