The United States has rolled out a major military effort called Operation Southern Spear to tackle drug cartels across Latin America. Defense Secretary Pete...

El Salvador

ICE Detains High-Profile Gang Member from El Salvador in U.S.

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Federal authorities in the United States have detained a high-profile fugitive from El Salvador, exposing gaps in how media portray certain immigration cases. Antonio...

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Costa Rica Hosts Barcelona vs Real Madrid Legends Match

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Legends from FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to face off in an exhibition match in Costa Rica next year, marking the first...

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Costa Rica’s Route 32 Reopens After 12-Day Closure

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After 12 long days, the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) announced today the reopening of Route 32, following the completion of debris...

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Costa Rica Colón Exchange Rate Dips to ¢499 – Raising Concerns

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The Central Bank of Costa Rica reported the buy rate at 499.46 colones per dollar on November 12, with similar levels persisting into the...

Coffee

Mexico Wins 2025 LAC Barista Championship in Costa Rica

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Edson Rodríguez from Mexico took the top spot at the 2025 LAC Barista Championship, held at the National Convention Center in San José. The...

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Visa Presale Opens for FIFA 2025 Qatar Intercontinental Finals

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Visa cardholders can now get tickets for the final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025, with the presale starting today at...

Crime

Costa Rica Faces Surge in Minor and Migrant Exploitation

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Costa Rica faces a growing crisis in the exploitation of minors and migrants, with criminal networks targeting vulnerable people for sex trafficking, forced labor...

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Costa Rica Loses 1-0 to Haiti in 2026 World Cup Qualifier

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Costa Rica suffered a 1-0 defeat to Haiti on Thursday in the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The loss at Stadion...