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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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Avianca Flight Disruptions Hit Costa Rica and All Central America

Colombian airline Avianca announced today that software issues in its Airbus A320 aircraft will cause major flight interruptions across its network, including key routes...

Miguel Herrera Opens Up on Costa Rica’s Heartbreaking World Cup Miss

Mexican coach Miguel Herrera returned home after a tough stint with the Costa Rican national team, sharing his raw thoughts on the squad's inability...

In Memory of Carlos Alvarado Valverde: A Highly Regarded Authority on Costa Rican Security

Carlos Alvarado Valverde, former director of the Coast Guard, former head of the Costa Rican Drug Control Institute (ICD), and respected security analyst, died...

Miami eyes first MLS final with Messi in unstoppable form

Inter Miami is within reach of its first MLS final in Saturday’s clash against New York City, a game it enters as favorite thanks...

Fans Upset Over Last-Minute Changes to Bad Bunny’s Costa Rica Show Setup

Fans of Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny expressed frustration this week after organizers announced last-minute alterations to the stage setup for his upcoming concert...
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