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Costa Rica Birdwatchers Make Puriscal a Must Visit
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Brazil Congress Approves Shared Pet Custody for Separating Couples
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Costa Rica Travelers Face Higher JetBlue Fees Amid Rising Fuel Costs
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If you have a trip to Costa Rica booked on JetBlue or you're planning one it's time to take a close look at what...
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The Festive Atmosphere of Semana Santa at Costa Rican Beaches
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The first reaction from every friend or family member that I’ve taken to the beach in Guanacaste has been, “There’s nobody here!” Where I...
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Costa Rica Tourism Leaders Oppose Proposed Gas Station in Santa Teresa
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Tourism leaders in Santa Teresa are pushing back against a proposed gas station, saying the project does not fit the beach town’s identity as...
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Environment and Wildlife
Costa Rica Pavones Dock Plan Faces Backlash Over Wave and Environmental Risks
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A dock project moving ahead in Pavones has set off growing concern among residents, surfers and environmental advocates who say the work could put...
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Costa Rica Opens All National Parks for Semana Santa
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Costa Rica is rolling out the welcome mat this Easter Holy Week, with all 29 protected wildlife areas open and operating under regular schedules....
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Nicaragua Celebrates Semana Santa with Unique Religious Traditions
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Nicaragua is marking Holy Week with a mix of religious devotion, family travel and local customs that give Semana Santa in the country a...
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U.S. Monitors Surge in Detentions of Panama-Flagged Ships in Chinese Ports
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The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is closely monitoring a surge in the detention of Panama-flagged vessels at Chinese ports.Officials link the increase to Panama’s...
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Human Rights Watch Urges El Salvador to End Bukele’s State of Emergency
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The NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on the government of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele to end the state of emergency it has maintained...
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Environment and Wildlife
Costa Rica Sportfishing Efforts Grow in Barra del Colorado
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In Costa Rica’s remote Caribbean north, a new model for sustainable sportfishing is taking shape, driven in part by the leadership of FECOP and...
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Jannik Sinner Wins Miami Open 2026 to Complete Historic Sunshine Double
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Jannik Sinner won the 2026 Miami Open on Sunday, defeating Czech 21st seed Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 in the men's final at Hard Rock...
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Costa Rica Birdwatchers Make Puriscal a Must Visit
Puriscal is one of Costa Rica's best-kept birdwatching secrets a rugged, forested area in the province of San José that sits at around 945...
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Brazil Congress Approves Shared Pet Custody for Separating Couples
No more arguments over who gets the dog. The Brazilian Congress has passed a bill that will let separating couples share custody of their...
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Costa Rica Oversight Body Warns U.S. Deportation Deal Could Trigger Rights Violations
A Costa Rican oversight body is warning that the country risks repeating human rights violations if it moves ahead with a new agreement to...
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Costa Rica May Pay Private Doctors to Ease Appointment Backlog
Costa Rica’s public health system is again weighing a move that would have seemed unthinkable a few years ago: paying private doctors directly to...
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