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Honduras’ President-Elect Faces Challenges With Thin Congressional Backing

Nasry Asfura, Honduras' president-elect and a key ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, steps into office with limited support in Congress, a setup that...

FIFA Imposes Transfer Ban on Botafogo Over Unpaid Thiago Almada Fee

Brazilian club Botafogo faces a significant setback as FIFA enforces a transfer ban starting today, due to an outstanding debt from the 2024 signing...

Cocaine Seizure in Spain Traces Back to Costa Rican Pineapples

Spanish authorities seized more than two tons of cocaine hidden in a shipment of pineapples from Costa Rica at the port of Algeciras last...

Alaska Airlines Launches Year-End Costa Rica Airfare Sale

Travelers eyeing a trip to Costa Rica now have a chance to book flights at reduced rates through Alaska Airlines' latest promotion. The airline...

Costa Rica’s Festive New Year Traditions in the Pura Vida Spirit

Costa Rican's love a holiday like everyone else, so New Year's is certainly no different. The season of celebrating continues throughout the holidays rolling...

Hilton Revives La Condesa Site as Montara Resort in Costa Rica

The Hilton hotel chain plans to operate a new mountain resort in San Rafael de Heredia under the name Montara Hotel, Tapestry Collection by...

Chainsmokers Star Drew Taggart Marries Model Marianne Fonseca in Costa Rica

Musician Drew Taggart, known as half of the electronic duo The Chainsmokers, married model Marianne Fonseca in a private wedding on a Costa Rican...

Francisco Cerúndolo Enters Australian Open 2026 as Argentina’s Top Hard-Court Contender

Melbourne is set to welcome Francisco Cerúndolo in January 2026, where the 27-year-old Argentine stands out as his country's strongest men's player on hard...

Costa Rica Slides Further in Global Fight Against Organized Crime

Costa Rica has fallen to 58th place out of 193 countries in the 2025 Global Organized Crime Index, a drop of 14 positions from...

Trump Confirms U.S. Strike on Venezuelan Drug Loading Site

President Donald Trump stated that the United States carried out a strike on a Venezuelan facility used for loading drugs onto boats. He described...
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Jimmy Fallon’s Papagayo Getaway Boosts Costa Rica Luxury Tourism

Comedian and late-night host Jimmy Fallon wrapped up 2025 with a family trip to Costa Rica, choosing the Papagayo Peninsula for a mix of...

Venus Williams Receives Wildcard for 2026 Australian Open at Age 45

Tennis fans around the world got a jolt of nostalgia on New Year's Day when organizers announced that Venus Williams, the seven-time Grand Slam...

Costa Rican Drivers Risk Fines Without 2026 Marchamo Sticker

As the new year begins here in Costa Rica, traffic authorities report that over 256,700 vehicles across the country lack the 2026 Marchamo sticker,...

Panama Reports Rising Criminal Pressure as Cocaine Flow Surges

Panama ruled out on Wednesday that the Gulf Clan, Colombia’s largest drug-trafficking cartel, maintains a permanent presence in its border areas, though it reported...