The president of the United States, Donald Trump, has gotten directly involved in Honduras’s presidential elections by openly backing right-wing businessman Nasry Asfura, just...

Environment and Wildlife

El Niño Causes Massive Coral Die-Off at Costa Rica’s Isla del Caño

Tico Times -

Scientists report that the 2023-2024 El Niño event delivered a severe blow to coral reefs around Isla del Caño, one of Costa Rica's key...

News

Update: Costa Rica’s Route 32 Reopens – Again!

Tico Times -

The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) reported that Route 32 in Zurquí has reopened. This vital road, the main connection between the...

Arts and Culture

Thanksgiving in Costa Rica Through a Tico Kitchen

The Tico Times -

Wondering where I was going to get the pan drippings for the gravy and mashed potatoes I agreed to make for an expat Thanksgiving...

News

Landslides Prompt Closure of Costa Rica’s Route 32 at Cerro Zurquí

Tico Times -

Transit Police shut down Route 32 at Cerro Zurquí early this morning after landslides dumped debris onto the highway amid ongoing heavy rains. The...

Arts and Culture

How To Roast a Thanksgiving Turkey With Cornbread and Pecan Stuffing in Costa Rica

Tico Times -

If you’re spending Thanksgiving in Costa Rica, the basics of a good turkey don’t change: crisp skin, juicy meat and lots of gravy. What...

News

Nighttime Closures Set for Costa Rica Highway This Weekend Amid Overpass Work

Tico Times -

Drivers on Costa Rica's busy General Cañas Highway face temporary full closures over three nights starting this Friday as crews install beams for a...

Latin America

How Latin America Is Adapting to Trump’s New Pressure

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Latin America is navigating a minefield of economic and military threats following Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Some leaders have pushed back,...

Environment and Wildlife