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Costa Rica Faces Calls to Strengthen Shark Protection Enforcement

Costa Rica faces growing pressure from environmental experts and lawyers to tighten enforcement of laws protecting endangered sharks. Recent court rulings have highlighted gaps...

Costa Rica Sport Fishing Industry Pushes 2026 Presidential Candidates

Leaders from Costa Rica’s tourism and sport fishing industry gathered last week to push for stronger marine policies, pressing presidential hopefuls to commit to...

Costa Rica Pesticide Use Harms Soil Life, UNA Study Finds

Costa Rica is one of the countries that uses the most agrochemicals, which has a series of negative repercussions in various areas. A recent...

New Poison Dart Frog Species Discovered in Peru’s Amazon

Peruvian researchers have identified a new poison dart frog in the Amazon rainforest, adding to the region's rich array of wildlife. The tiny creature,...

Costa Rica Court Orders Urgent Regulation of Tuna Fishing Law

Costa Rica's Constitutional Court has stepped in to push the government on a long-delayed tuna fishing law. The court partially backed an appeal from...

Jane Goodall dies at 91 after transforming chimpanzee science and conservation

British primatologist Jane Goodall, who transformed the study of chimpanzees and became one of the world's most revered wildlife advocates, has died at the...

Bills Target Crucitas Gold Mining Mess in Costa Rica

Crucitas ranks among Costa Rica's most severe environmental setbacks. Illegal gold mining has ravaged the area for years, bringing crime, community unrest, water pollution,...

Costa Rica Court Orders Return of Public Land in Nosara

Community leaders in Nosara are demanding swift and transparent action from the Municipality of Nicoya after the Constitutional Court ordered the recovery of 80...

Private Reserves in Costa Rica Strengthen Biodiversity Efforts

Private natural reserves across Costa Rica are playing a growing role in national conservation efforts, especially in the biologically rich southern region. Wildlife monitoring programs...

Costa Rica’s Unique White Toucan Captures Hearts of Nature Lover

A Spanish photographer named Kike Arnaiz recently spotted a rare leucistic yellow-throated toucan in Costa Rica, calling it a one-of-a-kind find that left him...
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US Supreme Court to Review Border Policy for Asylum Seekers

The Supreme Court of the United States agreed on Monday to examine whether federal authorities can turn away asylum seekers before they cross the...

Costa Rica’s World Cup Hopes on the Line in Match Against Honduras

Costa Rica's national team faces a defining moment tomorrow in their quest for a spot at the 2026 World Cup. A recent 1-0 loss...

US Military Revives Bases in Panama and Puerto Rico

Washington has moved forward with reactivating shuttered military installations in Panama and Puerto Rico to increase its regional footprint. Efforts to do the same...

U.S. Air Traffic Shutdown Ends, Easing Strain on Costa Rica Flights

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration lifted its emergency order on flight reductions Sunday, paving the way for airlines to resume standard schedules at 6...