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CK Hutchison Requests Negotiations with Panama over Canal Ports

Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings on February 19, 2026, called on the Panamanian government to open talks aimed at allowing its subsidiary to...

Costa Rica Cracks Down on Alleged Violations in Coris Wetlands

Authorities in Cartago carried out raids on Tuesday in an ongoing probe into suspected harm to the Coris wetland. The Deputy Environmental Prosecutor's Office...

Restoration of Costa Rica’s Teatro Nacional Paused Amid Claims of Irreparable Harm

Work on restoring the Teatro Nacional, Costa Rica's premier cultural landmark, came to a sudden stop this week after the Sala Constitucional issued a...

A Typical Day in Costa Rica From Roosters to Sunset in Manuel Antonio

At my recent high school reunion, one curious ex-classmate asked me to describe a “typical day” for me in Costa Rica. I was stumped....

Costa Rica’s Tourism Minister Offers Condolences After U.S. Hotel Owner’s Death

The murder of U.S. citizen Kurt Van Dyke, a 66-year-old hotel owner and popular long time surfer, has drawn attention to security challenges in...

Costa Rica Begins Measles Vaccination Drive Due To Recent Surge

Costa Rica's Ministry of Health has rolled out a nationwide vaccination campaign against measles following a marked increase in cases across the Americas. The...

Cuba Baseball Team Lands in Nicaragua for Prep Series Amid Visa Shift

The Cuban national baseball team has arrived in Nicaragua for a four-game exhibition series starting tomorrow, overcoming recent visa requirements and flight disruptions to...

Costa Rica’s Vehicle Boom Fuels Worsening Traffic Gridlock

Costa Rica's roads face mounting pressure as the number of cars on the road expands at a rapid pace, outstripping infrastructure improvements and pushing...

First European Flight Lands in Caracas Post-Maduro Capture

A Spanish airliner touched down in Caracas, reopening European commercial routes to Venezuela after months of airspace restrictions tied to U.S. military actions. An...

US Southern Command Says 11 Killed in Three Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats

Three attacks in the Pacific and the Caribbean against boats allegedly carrying drug traffickers left eleven people dead, the U.S. armed forces said on...
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Neymar signals retirement could come after the 2026 World Cup

Neymar has suggested his playing career may end when his contract with Santos expires in December 2026, saying ongoing injuries have pushed him into...

Venus Williams takes Indian Wells wild cards for singles and doubles

Venus Williams will return to the BNP Paribas Open next month after accepting wild cards into both the singles and doubles draws, tournament organizers...

Costa Rica Faces New Tariff Challenges as Trump Enacts 10% Levy on Imports

President Donald Trump declared a new 10% tariff on all U.S. imports today, just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated his prior tariff...

More Than 1,000-Year-Old Tomb Found at El Caño in Panama

Archaeologists have excavated a tomb more than 1,000 years old containing human remains along with gold objects and ceramic vessels at El Caño in...