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How Hollywood Gets Costa Rica Wrong – And Ticos Set It Right

I recently watched the original Jurassic Park for the first time. I had often heard the movie was based in Costa Rica, but less...

FBI Team Lands in Guatemala to Hunt Down Escaped Barrio 18 Leaders

A team from the FBI's Joint Task Force Vulcan touched down in Guatemala yesterday to assist local forces in tracking down 16 fugitive leaders...

Costa Rica Eliminated from 2026 World Cup After Honduras Draw

Costa Rica's national team drew 0-0 with Honduras in their final Concacaf qualifier match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sealing elimination for both...

Costa Rica Claims Second Spot in Global Travel Rankings

Costa Rica has earned second place in the Wanderlust Readers' Travel Awards for the most desirable country in the world. The ranking places the...

Costa Rica Makes History With Film in Two Oscar Categories

Costa Rica has entered a new chapter in its film industry by submitting a single documentary for consideration in two major Academy Award categories....

Costa Rica Environmentalists Face Rising Threats and Harassment

Environmental activists in Costa Rica continue to face escalating threats, harassment, and legal intimidation as they challenge projects that harm ecosystems. Groups report a...

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...
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Costa Rica Bridges Crisis Deepens with 70 Percent in Poor Condition

Costa Rica's road network faces a critical breakdown, with seven out of 10 bridges in poor condition, according to the latest State of the...

Costa Rica Willing to Take In Salvadoran Facing U.S. Expulsion

A senior Costa Rican government official has confirmed that the country remains open to receiving Kilmar Abrego García, a Salvadoran man at the center...

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Moved From House Arrest to Police Custody

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was taken from house arrest into police custody on Saturday to prevent him from escaping as he appeals a...

Former Costa Rican Presidents Defend Democratic Institutions

Eight former presidents of Costa Rica issued a joint statement on Thursday defending our country's democratic institutions, particularly the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), against...