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Guatemala Hosts Literary Festival Amid Free Speech Crackdowns

More than 60 authors from 15 countries will converge on Guatemala to confront the "turbulent times" facing Central America, debating freedom of expression, migration, and more at the Centroamérica...

Radar Failure in Honduras Disrupts Central American Flights

A radar system failure at the Area Control Center in Honduras disrupted international flights across Costa Rica and Central America on Friday, March 14. The precise cause of the...

Panama Allows First Quantum to Export Copper Despite Court Shutdown

The President of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, said on Thursday that he authorized a Canadian-owned mine, which was shut down by the courts in 2023, to export the copper...

Costa Rica’s Medical Marijuana Rollout: Legal Relief or Just a Loophole?

Last month, the Costa Rican Ministry of Health approved a regulation to facilitate the sale of “medical cannabis products” aka weed, ganja, grass, mota, but only, in their words,...

Rare ‘Blood Moon’ Total Lunar Eclipse Stuns Stargazers Across the Globe

Stargazers across a swathe of the world marvelled at a dramatic red "Blood Moon" during a rare total lunar eclipse in the early hours of Friday morning. The celestial...

Costa Rica Tourism Declines in 2025: Fewer Visitors from U.S. and Europe

Costa Rica is dealing with a noticeable drop in tourism, a vital economic driver, as visitor numbers decline in 2025. The Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT) reports a 1.5%...

Panama Shuts Down Darién Gap Migration Route Amid U.S. Deportation Fears

The inhospitable jungle of the Darién, on the border between Colombia and Panama, has ceased to serve as a passage corridor for migrants seeking the American dream, Panamanian President...

Costa Rica Wildlife: The Streak-Backed Oriole and Its Black Teardrop Nests

The hammock on my front porch is one of my most important writing tools. I often enjoy a light swing while contemplating the subject of my next wildlife article....

Guatemala To Build USAID-Funded Migrant Center Amid U.S. Deportation Push

Guatemala announced plans on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, to build a new center for deported migrants near its border with Mexico, a project funded by a $2 million USAID...

Domestic Violence Surges in Costa Rica Amid Deepening Social Crisis

Costa Rica’s image as a peaceful haven is cracking—not just on the streets, where homicides are spiking, but inside homes, where domestic violence has more than doubled in four...

Nicaragua’s Ortega Targets Another Rebel Icon with House Arrest

On Tuesday, opposition figures and exiled Nicaraguan media outlets reported that the government has confined former Sandinista commander Henry Ruiz, 81, to his home in Managua, marking the latest...

Costa Rica Benefits as Airbnb Delivers $5M+ in Tax Contributions

The Airbnb platform delivered a new update on the tax contributions it has made in Costa Rica, which amount to more than $5 million as of December 2024. This...

Poás Volcano National Park Reopens with Enhanced Safety Protocols

Poás Volcano National Park has officially reopened to visitors, the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) announced. The reopening comes with updated safety measures to protect tourists and staff...

Costa Rica Coffee Exports to Europe Surpass U.S. For The First Time

For the first time in history, Costa Rica exported more coffee to Europe than to the United States in 2024, marking a significant shift in the trade of one...

Guatemala’s Fuego Volcano Activity Ends After Dramatic Eruption and Evacuation

Guatemalan authorities evacuated around 1,000 people Monday after Central America's most active volcano erupted, spewing lava, ash and rocks. By night, however, the eruption was declared over, and evacuees...

Video Reveals the Hidden Reality of Deportees in Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s agreement with the U.S. to receive deported migrants has drawn criticism from human rights advocates. While the government assures that human rights are being respected, organizations fear...

US Funding Freeze Forces Mass Layoffs at UN Migration Agency

Hit hard by US aid funding cuts, the UN migration agency is battling claims from current and former staff of now pandering to Washington and providing cover for mass...

Guanacaste’s Property Surge: What It Costs to Live in Costa Rica’s Hotspot

For many, Costa Rica is a dream destination, and its coastal province of Guanacaste stands out as the crown jewel. With its blend of pristine beaches, abundant sunshine, and...

Insecurity and Exchange Rate Woes Impact Costa Rica Tourism

For years, tourism has been the engine of the Costa Rican economy. However, the industry is currently facing several challenges that compromise its growth and create difficulties for those...

Costa Rica Fights Yellow Fever with Border Vaccines and Digital Records

Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health dropped a significant update over the weekend, spotlighting the ongoing yellow fever situation across the Americas and unveiling fresh measures to keep the country...

Guatemala Residents Flee as Fuego Volcano Unleashes Lava and Ash

Nearly a thousand people were evacuated early Monday morning following a new eruption of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala, which is located near the capital and considered the most...
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Costa Rica Targets Eco-Threats in New Bill Push

Costa Rica’s long been the poster child for green living, but lately, it’s grappling with a surge in environmental...

US Funding Freeze Forces Mass Layoffs at UN Migration Agency

Hit hard by US aid funding cuts, the UN migration agency is battling claims from current and former staff...

Poás Volcano National Park Reopens with Enhanced Safety Protocols

Poás Volcano National Park has officially reopened to visitors, the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) announced. The reopening...

Costa Rica Tourism Declines in 2025: Fewer Visitors from U.S. and Europe

Costa Rica is dealing with a noticeable drop in tourism, a vital economic driver, as visitor numbers decline in...

Costa Rica Benefits as Airbnb Delivers $5M+ in Tax Contributions

The Airbnb platform delivered a new update on the tax contributions it has made in Costa Rica, which amount...

How to Sue Your Noisy Neighbor in Costa Rica When Animals Disrupt Sleep

Ever had a peaceful night's sleep shattered by a noisy animal? If you have lived for any amount of...

Costa Rica’s New Agrarian Law: What Property Owners Must Know

In Costa Rica there is a strong area of the law which is Agrarian Law. This area of the...

Latin America News

Panama Allows First Quantum to Export Copper Despite Court Shutdown

The President of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, said on Thursday that he authorized a Canadian-owned mine, which was shut down by the courts in...

Panama Shuts Down Darién Gap Migration Route Amid U.S. Deportation Fears

The inhospitable jungle of the Darién, on the border between Colombia and Panama, has ceased to serve as a passage corridor for migrants seeking...

Guatemala To Build USAID-Funded Migrant Center Amid U.S. Deportation Push

Guatemala announced plans on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, to build a new center for deported migrants near its border with Mexico, a project funded...

Arts and Culture

Guatemala Hosts Literary Festival Amid Free Speech Crackdowns

More than 60 authors from 15 countries will converge on Guatemala to confront the "turbulent times" facing Central America, debating freedom of expression, migration,...

Costa Rica’s Medical Marijuana Rollout: Legal Relief or Just a Loophole?

Last month, the Costa Rican Ministry of Health approved a regulation to facilitate the sale of “medical cannabis products” aka weed, ganja, grass, mota,...

Starbucks Invests $11 Million in Costa Rica to Open New Coffee Shops

Starbucks is set to invest approximately $11 million over the next five years in Costa Rica, fueling the opening of at least 15 new...

Environment and Wildlife

Rare ‘Blood Moon’ Total Lunar Eclipse Stuns Stargazers Across the Globe

Stargazers across a swathe of the world marvelled at a dramatic red "Blood Moon" during a rare total lunar eclipse in the early hours...

Costa Rica Wildlife: The Streak-Backed Oriole and Its Black Teardrop Nests

The hammock on my front porch is one of my most important writing tools. I often enjoy a light swing while contemplating the subject...

Costa Rica Targets Eco-Threats in New Bill Push

Costa Rica’s long been the poster child for green living, but lately, it’s grappling with a surge in environmental crimes that’s got folks talking....