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Helping refugees to thrive in Costa Rica

Bakers, spa product creators and car wash entrepreneurs get a chance to start over in the Central American nation.

Fleeing violence, Nicaraguans seek safety in Costa Rica

The thin, bespectacled medical student acted as a paramedic in street protests in Nicaragua until gun-toting paramilitaries detained him last month.
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Powerful Earthquake Topples Buildings in Venezuela

A powerful earthquake struck north-central Venezuela this afternoon, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas, knocking out power in parts of the city and prompting...

Costa Rica Dollar Exchange Rate May Have Hit Bottom

For the better part of 2026, the story for anyone earning dollars in Costa Rica has been the same: the colón keeps getting stronger,...

Costa Rica’s Largest Police Operation Hit Cahuita — Here’s What It Means If You’re Headed There

If you're planning a trip to Cahuita or Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, own property along Limón's south Caribbean coast, or even live there, you've...

Costa Rica Fishermen Turn Recycled Wood Into Handmade Art

A group of fishermen on Isla Venado is turning discarded and salvaged materials into handmade art, creating a new source of income for local...