The recent heavy rains in Costa Rica have caused significant damage to the country’s already deteriorating road network. According to the National Roads Council (CONAVI), many national roads have...
Coral reefs, often called the rainforests of the sea, are critical to the health of our planet, supporting over one-quarter of all marine species. Sadly, these ecosystems face unprecedented...
Extreme poverty in Costa Rica's Guanacaste province has surged from 1.9% in 2021 to 3.9% in 2024, doubling in just three years. Workers in construction, lodging, and food services...
The constitutional reform proposed by President Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua strikes at the heart of the state by creating the position of "co-president" for his wife, Rosario Murillo, eliminating...
A total of 294,000 migrants have crossed the inhospitable Darién jungle en route to the United States so far this year, a 39% decrease compared to the same period...
Pope Francis has officially announced that Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonized during the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year 2025, specifically at the Jubilee of Teenagers from April 25 to...
According to the Global Climate Action Survey 2024, conducted by Gensler, Costa Rica is among the countries most severely impacted by extreme weather events attributed to climate change. The...
If you live in a predominantly Tico barrio, you are likely familiar with vendedores ambulantes. These are the door-to-door salespeople who pass through selling eggs, mora, pejibaye, mamón chino,...
Nicaragua’s President, Daniel Ortega, submitted a constitutional reform to Congress on Wednesday to consolidate total control over all branches of power alongside his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, who...
The United States has donated advanced security equipment valued at $24 million to enhance port security in Costa Rica, particularly at the Moín and Caldera ports. This donation includes...
Costa Rica's Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport in Guanacaste has resumed operations after a week-long closure for runway maintenance. Although the work was initially scheduled to conclude tomorrow, the General...
The cat family is well represented in Costa Rica with six different species of felines calling the small country home. Throughout my years of attaching cameras to trees in...
Costa Rica’s Immigration Police announced the arrest of a 38-year-old Syrian national suspected of ties to terrorist activities on Tuesday. The arrest took place at the Paso Canoas border...
Wildlife trafficking poses a grave threat to Costa Rica's biodiversity, with species like snakes and turtles among the most targeted. Despite strict laws and international agreements, weak enforcement and...
Costa Rica was left to lament two disallowed goals, as their 2-2 draw against Panama ultimately saw them eliminated from the CONCACAF Nations League with a 3-2 aggregate defeat....
Costa Rica has taken a groundbreaking step in promoting sustainable agriculture and advancing the circular economy with the development of its first fertilizer derived from agricultural waste. Innovaciones Circulares,...
As Costa Rica's tourism industry grapples with recent challenges, travel insurance has become an increasingly crucial consideration for visitors to this Central American paradise. Recent events, including severe weather...
The dollar exchange rate in Costa Rica has experienced notable fluctuations in recent months. As of Monday, November 18, the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) reported an exchange...
The Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste, will remain closed until 6 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, due to ongoing runway issues, the General Directorate of Civil...
The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) has called on the Costa Rican government to immediately reopen Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste. The airport’s recent closure, which...
The constitutional reform proposed by President Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua strikes at the heart of the state by creating the position of "co-president" for...
Nicaragua’s President, Daniel Ortega, submitted a constitutional reform to Congress on Wednesday to consolidate total control over all branches of power alongside his wife,...
Since 1996, Costa Rica has celebrated “Traditional Masquerade Day” on October 31, following the issuance of Executive Decree No. 25724-C. This day was established...
According to the Global Climate Action Survey 2024, conducted by Gensler, Costa Rica is among the countries most severely impacted by extreme weather events...
