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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.

Trump Endorsement Shakes up Honduras Presidential Race

The president of the United States, Donald Trump, has gotten directly involved in Honduras’s presidential elections by openly backing right-wing businessman Nasry Asfura, just...

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...

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Costa Rica Uncovers Alleged Assassination Plot Against President Chaves

Officials in Costa Rica revealed today an alleged scheme to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves, with the national election set for February 1 drawing near....

El Salvador Opens Immigration Office in Surf City for Visitors

El Salvador has launched a new immigration office in its Surf City Punta Roca area, a move that simplifies paperwork for foreigners who frequent...

Panama’s Iconic Thousand Polleras Parade in Los Santos

Panama sets the stage for its premier cultural event, the Desfile de las Mil Polleras, on Saturday. This annual parade draws thousands to celebrate...

Martinelli Pleads Innocent as Panama Opens Odebrecht Money Laundering Trial

Former Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli, who is living in asylum in Colombia, declared himself “innocent” on Monday as a Panamanian court opened a trial...

Costa Rica’s Passport Holds Steady in Global Rankings

Costa Rica's passport ranks 26th in the world according to the 2026 Henley Passport Index, released this January by Henley & Partners. This position...
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