A strong earthquake struck off Panama's Pacific coast today, rattling the region but causing no reported injuries or destruction. Seismologists pegged the magnitude at...

Latin America

UN Experts Warn of Possible Nicaraguan Government Role in Exile’s Murder in Costa Rica

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A team of UN human rights experts said Tuesday that involvement by the Nicaraguan government in the killing of retired major Roberto Samcam cannot...

Latin America

US and Panama Begin Joint Exercises to Protect Panama Canal

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US forces teamed up with Panamanian police for fresh military drills focused on safeguarding the Panama Canal, starting amid ongoing debates about foreign influence...

Latin America

Panama’s Colonial Trade Route Named UNESCO World Heritage Site

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The colonial route of Panama, used for centuries to transport the riches of the Americas on mules and boats and considered a forerunner of...

News

Quiet Force, Loud Legacy: Jannik Sinner Beats Alcaraz for First Wimbledon Title

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Jannik Sinner is the quiet man of tennis who has become a big noise, burnishing his legacy on Sunday by winning his first Wimbledon...

Latin America

Caral Citadel in Peru Opens After 3,800 Years

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A 3,800-year-old citadel belonging to the Caral civilization—one of the oldest in the world—opened its doors to the public this Saturday after eight years...

Crime

Costa Rica Identified as Transit Point in Sinaloa Cartel Drug Network

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Ovidio Guzman, the son of drug trafficker "El Chapo," admitted to U.S. justice that Costa Rica was used by the Sinaloa Cartel as a...

Crime

Canadian Tourist Killed in Costa Rica During A Robbery Attempt

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A 40-year-old Canadian man lost his life in a violent robbery at a rental home in the Los Jobos area of Tamarindo, Guanacaste, on...

News

Short Term Rental Income in Costa Rica to Face New Tax Rules

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Property owners in Costa Rica who rent accommodations through popular platforms like Airbnb or Booking.com will soon face a new tax obligation. The General...