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Panama to Negotiate With Chiquita Workers Amid Widespread Protests 256s6z

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Costa Rica Fights Drug Trafficking as Transit Hub Despite Resource Strains 2x4m45

Costa Rica’s Bold Plan to End Plastic Pollution by 2040 6t3u69

Costa Rica’s Soaring Incarceration Rate Fuels Debate Over New Prison o2x4b

Panama to Negotiate With Chiquita Workers Amid Widespread Protests 256s6z

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The government of Panama and workers from the Panamanian branch of U.S. banana giant Chiquita Brands will meet next Monday in an effort to reach an agreement that could...

Costa Rica Fights Drug Trafficking as Transit Hub Despite Resource Strains 2x4m45

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Costa Rica remains a key route for drugs heading to North America, despite efforts to crack down on trafficking. The U.S. Department of State’s 2025 International Narcotics Control Strategy...

Coco Gauff Wins 2025 Roland Garros After Thrilling Comeback Against Sabalenka 474c3g

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Explosive and resilient under pressure, Coco Gauff (World No. 2) was crowned champion of Roland Garros after coming from behind to defeat Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka (World No. 1); 6-7...

Costa Rica’s Bold Plan to End Plastic Pollution by 2040 6t3u69

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On World Environment Day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for action to tackle plastic pollution, a crisis clogging rivers, oceans, and wildlife worldwide. “By 2050, there could be more...

Costa Rica’s Soaring Incarceration Rate Fuels Debate Over New Prison o2x4b

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Costa Rica ranks fifth in Latin America for incarceration, with 343 people per 100,000 behind bars, trailing only El Salvador, Cuba, Panama, and Brazil, according to the World Prison...

Costa Rican Fishermen Sound Alarm on Gulf of Nicoya’s Overfishing Crisis 1a4d2w

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In Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya, fishermen are raising urgent concerns about a growing crisis threatening their livelihoods and the region’s marine ecosystems. Illegal fishing, overexploitation, and institutional neglect...

True Stories from Costa Rica’s Tourism Frontlines 4h2a5g

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Tourists—can’t live with them, can’t live without them. They, and the money they spend here, for close to 10% of the GDP in Costa Rica. If I had...

Costa Rica’s Ocean Forecasting System Protects Cocos Island Marine Life 1s6f3x

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Costa Rica has rolled out a new ocean forecasting system on Cocos Island, aiming to improve marine safety, conservation, and strengthen the country's digital monitoring capabilities. The Ocean...

US Soldiers Panama for Canal Defense Exercises 5e165k

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US soldiers arrived in Panama yesterday to conduct military exercises focused on protecting the Panama Canal, a key global trade route. The US Embassy confirmed the deployment, stating the...

Fuego Volcano Forces Evacuations in Guatemala Amid Ashfall and Pyroclastic Flows 6i6f6a

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At least 330 people were evacuated on Thursday in Guatemala following an eruption of the Fuego volcano, located 35 km from the capital, according to the civil protection agency,...

Costa Rica’s Court Defends Journalists Against Presidential Overreach 6k6m41

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Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of journalists, declaring two appeals against the Presidency issible for actions that stifled press freedom during President Rodrigo Chaves’ press conferences....

Costa Rica’s Gandoca-Manzanillo Faces Unregulated Real Estate Boom 1r5y1y

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Costa Rica’s Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, a biodiverse gem on our southern Caribbean coast, is under siege from unregulated development and government inaction. Environmental groups and local communities are...

Environment Day 2025: Progress, Challenges, and What Comes Next 4e3j1y

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June 5th is International Environment Day, established by the United Nations in 1972 to call attention to issues involving the environment. The idea promised us a brighter future, a...

Money Laundering in Costa Rica: Key Methods and Challenges 3e9z

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Costa Rica’s geographic position and economic openness make it a target for money laundering, primarily driven by drug trafficking, according to the 2025 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR)...

IMF Approves $1.5 Billion Flexible Credit Line for Costa Rica 684e6o

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $1.5 billion Flexible Credit Line (FCL) for Costa Rica, providing a two-year financial safety net. This precautionary loan, equivalent to 300% of...

Costa Rica Volcano Update: Poás Glows Red, Alerts Shift 5o1r

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Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano has been putting on a fiery show, with its crater glowing red from burning sulfur and molten rocks. Scientists from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory...

Costa Rica and Panama Face Pivotal Matches in World Cup Qualifying Round 346j2v

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Six Central American national teams, including Costa Rica, Panama, and Honduras, will seek to strengthen their chances of reaching the 2026 North American World Cup this week as the...

Costa Rica’s Pavones Resists Demolitions to Protect Its Legacy 592d6o

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Pavones, a small surfing paradise in Golfito, Costa Rica, faces a growing battle to protect its iconic wave, local community, and fragile ecosystem. Known for its 800-meter left break—one...

Costa Rica’s Migrant Crisis: A Paradise for Tourists, a Hell for Detained Deportees 53u5

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Costa Rica, celebrated for its rainforests and beaches, is facing sharp criticism for its treatment of migrants. The Jesuit Migrant Service of Costa Rica (SJM-CR), ed by the Spanish...

Panama’s Gardí Sugdub Becomes a Climate Migration Case as Sea Levels Rise 6dk4w

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The laughter of children running through the alleys of Gardí Sugdub is no longer heard. Everything changed a year ago when nearly all of the island’s Indigenous inhabitants fled...

Learning Spanish in Costa Rica: Lessons Beyond the Textbook 6y4p2q

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Learning a new language later in life requires patience, perseverance, and the understanding that, no matter how fluent you become, you'll probably never reach the level you have with...
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Costa Rica’s Migrant Crisis: A Paradise for Tourists, a Hell for Detained Deportees 53u5

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Costa Rica, celebrated for its rainforests and beaches, is facing sharp criticism for its treatment of migrants. The Jesuit...

El Salvador’s Bukele Says He Doesn’t Care If He’s Called a Dictator 5l26q

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El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele declared Sunday that he "doesn't care" if people call him a dictator, amid mounting...

Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Erupts in Costa Rica 371u56

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Yesterday, the Rincón de la Vieja volcano in northwestern Costa Rica erupted, sending a column of ash 2,000 meters...
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Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Erupts in Costa Rica 371u56

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Yesterday, the Rincón de la Vieja volcano in northwestern Costa Rica erupted, sending a column of ash 2,000 meters...

Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector Faces Competitive Challenges Despite Modest Growth 3jb4j

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The Costa Rican tourism sector, a key driver of our nation’s economy, is grappling with competitiveness issues even as...
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Learning Spanish in Costa Rica: Lessons Beyond the Textbook 6y4p2q

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Learning a new language later in life requires patience, perseverance, and the understanding that, no matter how fluent you...

Protecting Your Interests in Costa Rica’s Anonymous Societies 2v6a3f

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Under Costa Rican law, several types of corporations exist, with the most formal and widely used being the Sociedad...
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Panama to Negotiate With Chiquita Workers Amid Widespread Protests 256s6z

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The government of Panama and workers from the Panamanian branch of U.S. banana giant Chiquita Brands will meet next Monday in an effort to...

US Soldiers Panama for Canal Defense Exercises 5e165k

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US soldiers arrived in Panama yesterday to conduct military exercises focused on protecting the Panama Canal, a key global trade route. The US Embassy...

Fuego Volcano Forces Evacuations in Guatemala Amid Ashfall and Pyroclastic Flows 6i6f6a

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At least 330 people were evacuated on Thursday in Guatemala following an eruption of the Fuego volcano, located 35 km from the capital, according...
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Centroamérica Cuenta Literary Festival Tackles Freedom of Expression 4o3a3x

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Guatemala is set to host the Centroamérica Cuenta literary festival from May 19 to 24, bringing together 60 writers from 15 countries, plus Spanish...

Lord of the Rings Stars Showcase Costa Rica’s Culture and Food 3r6k2m

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Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan, famous for playing Pippin and Merry in The Lord of the Rings, brought their travel show Billy & Dom...

Bad Bunny’s Concerts in Costa Rica Sell Out in Record Time 2o3fi

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Bad Bunny is bringing his music to Costa Rica for two shows on December 5 and 6 at Estadio Nacional. The tickets for both...
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Costa Rica’s Bold Plan to End Plastic Pollution by 2040 6t3u69

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On World Environment Day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for action to tackle plastic pollution, a crisis clogging rivers, oceans, and wildlife worldwide. “By...

Costa Rican Fishermen Sound Alarm on Gulf of Nicoya’s Overfishing Crisis 1a4d2w

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In Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya, fishermen are raising urgent concerns about a growing crisis threatening their livelihoods and the region’s marine ecosystems. Illegal...

Costa Rica’s Ocean Forecasting System Protects Cocos Island Marine Life 1s6f3x

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Costa Rica has rolled out a new ocean forecasting system on Cocos Island, aiming to improve marine safety, conservation, and strengthen the country's...
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