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PHOTOS: The American Colony’s 56th annual Fourth of July picnic

The picnic, organized by the American Colony Committee, dates back to 1961 and is a beloved tradition for many U.S. expats in Costa Rica.

US Ambassador to Costa Rica: Embassy will remain at forefront of LGBT issues

In addition to LGBT issues, Haney addressed the United States and Costa Rica’s long history and mutual cooperation on climate change, security and economic development.

US Senate (finally) confirms S. Fitzgerald Haney as new ambassador to Costa Rica

After a two-year wait, Costa Rica will finally have a new U.S. ambassador. Stafford Fitzgerald Haney has been confirmed as the 58th U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica just in time to celebrate the Fourth of July with expats here.

Costa Rica not alone as it waits for a new US ambassador

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Costa Rica has been without a U.S. ambassador for a year and a half, but it doesn’t look like Stafford Fitzgerald Haney – whom President Barack Obama nominated for the job back in July – will be relocating to San José anytime soon.
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Nicaragua Swears in 30,000 Hooded ‘Volunteer Police’ Amid Human Rights Concerns

The government of Nicaragua swore in 30,000 hooded civilians as "volunteer police" on Wednesday, who are considered by the opposition as paramilitaries intended to...

Costa Rica’s San Jose Airport Launches Expansion Amid Tourism Boom

Costa Rica's Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Jose has embarked on an ambitious $62.2 million expansion project with the construction of a new...

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Sect Members Arrested in Guatemala for Child Abuse

Three Americans and one Canadian, members of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect, were arrested in Guatemala on charges of child abuse and mistreatment, police and...