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Costa Rica Moves Ahead with New High-Security Prison

Costa Rica plans to break ground this year on a large maximum-security prison, taking cues from El Salvador's approach to locking down serious offenders....

High Microplastic Levels Found on Costa Rica Beaches, Study Shows

Plastic pollution hits hard in Costa Rica, with tiny particles showing up everywhere from sandy shores to marine life. The Costa Rican Association of...

Investigation Ties Costa Rica to Thousands of Shark Deaths in Fin Trade

An investigation published by Mongabay revealed that Costa Rican authorities authorized the transit of 12.6 tons of shark fins from Nicaragua between 2023 and...

Costa Rica Sunday Soccer Matches Unite Barrios in Weekly Fútbol Ritual

La cancha, el césped, the pitch — call it what you want — the soccer field is the heart of many barrios and small...

El Salvador Indefinite Re Election Sparks Surge in Exiles

The fact that it was expected didn’t make it any less harsh. The newly approved indefinite presidential re-election in El Salvador pushes back the...

Guatemala Nears Verdict in Case of 41 Girls Killed in 2017 Shelter Fire

A Guatemalan court began on Tuesday the final hearing in the trial of seven former officials over the deaths of 41 girls in a...

Costa Rica’s Capital San José Named Among Worst Cities for Crime

Our capital, San José, came under scrutiny today after the U.S. president placed it on a list of cities described as having some of...

Costa Rica Opens New Tourist Police Station in Santa Teresa

The community of Santa Teresa de Cóbano and its surrounding communities will see enhanced security, thanks to the inauguration of the new Tourist Police...

Why Costa Rica’s Drug Problem Persists and Possible Solutions

Illegal drugs, and the drug trade, are driving factors behind the ever-increasing murder rate in Costa Rica. This is a given. A combination of...

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Mother Speaks Out After Tragedy in Costa Rica

Pamela Warner, the mother of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, has addressed the devastating loss of her son, who passed away in Costa Rica in a tragic...
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4,500 US Marines Launch Anti-Drug Operation in Latin America Waters

In a significant escalation of efforts to counter organized crime and drug trafficking networks, the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) has deployed more than 4,500...

Air Canada Strike Extends Flight Cancellations to Costa Rica

Air Canada has backtracked on plans to restart flights after its flight attendants chose to continue striking, leaving travelers — including those heading to...

Route 32 Reopens After Landslide Cleanup, Preventive Closures Still Possible

Drivers heading between San José and Limón can use Route 32 again. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) reopened the road this...

Air Canada Resumes Flights to Costa Rica After Strike Ends

Air Canada is back in the air today after a quick intervention by the Canadian government halted a strike by its flight attendants. While...