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Deadly Panama protests end

Panama border traffic returns to normal.

The U.S. is one of the world’s biggest tax havens

So far, the Panama Papers from Mossack Fonseca have not implicated U.S. politicians or other wealthy people. Those names may yet emerge, but there is a reason for their absence: People in the U.S. don't need to go to Panama.

Official: EU removes Costa Rica, Switzerland from tax-haven list

"Albania, Costa Rica, Mauritius, Serbia and Switzerland have implemented ahead of their deadline all necessary reforms to comply with EU tax good governance principles," the bloc's 28 finance ministers said.

EU expected to remove Switzerland, Costa Rica from tax-haven list

Five countries are also expected to leave the grey list: Switzerland, Albania, Costa Rica, Mauritius, Serbia and Mauritius. 

Costa Rican journalist named as Columbia’s first-ever Knight Chair in Data Journalism

Renowned Costa Rican journalist Giannina Segnini is recognized for her work at the forefront of data journalism education.

Costa Rican computer engineer awarded a Pulitzer Prize

He was responsible for the data transformation of the flat Offshore Leaks database into an interactive web application which allowed journalists explore data for the investigation.

Venezuelan Migrants Describe Hellish Stay in El Salvador Jail

Mervin Yamarte left Venezuela with his younger brother, hoping for a better life. But after a perilous jungle march, US detention, and long months in...

La Penca Bombing: 1984 Nicaragua Mystery Unraveled

The telephone rang at 8:30 in the evening on May 30, 1984. The young woman in San José, Costa Rica answered. An officious voice...

Watch Cat Caught Smuggling Drugs into Costa Rica’s Pococí Penitentiary

Prison guards at Pococí Penitentiary in Costa Rica intercepted an unlikely smuggler: a black-and-white cat carrying drugs taped to its body. The incident, which...

Costa Rica Birdwatching: Meet the Barred Hawk

Sometimes it can feel as though the time of wildlife discoveries is in the past. Sure, there are probably some insects or other tiny...

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From Costa Rica to the US an Expat Longing For Home

There are close to 200,000 people of Tico origin presently living in the US. I have spent the past month in an area where...

Guatemala Backlash Grows after Escape of Imprisoned Gang Members

The escape of 20 “high-risk” gang members from a prison has sparked a political crisis in Guatemala, with criticism of President Bernardo Arévalo and...

Costa Rica Presidential Candidate Fernández Reports Spy Device

Laura Fernández, the presidential candidate for the Pueblo Soberano party, revealed on Tuesday that she discovered a concealed microphone in her personal office, raising...

El Salvador Rolls Out Bitcoin Bonds Amid Crypto Surge

El Salvador has pushed forward with its bold experiment in cryptocurrency, launching Bitcoin-backed bonds that tie the nation's finances directly to the volatile world...

Costa Rica Sport Fishing Industry Pushes 2026 Presidential Candidates

Leaders from Costa Rica’s tourism and sport fishing industry gathered last week to push for stronger marine policies, pressing presidential hopefuls to commit to...
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