All Things Panama

The British number one pulled out on Monday after post-viral symptoms from February’s Middle East swing refused to clear. She retired in Doha and exited early in Dubai. The issues persisted even after her Indian Wells campaign, where she reached the third round. Raducanu entered as the 24th seed with a first-round bye. Instead, she …

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The wholesale currency market in Costa Rica opened the week on a note of continued colón strength. Yesterday, the weighted average dollar rate in the Monex system closed at 469.27 colones per dollar. This marked the first time the rate fell below 470 colones and set a new record low since the Banco Central began …

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The shallow tremor rattled residents in parts of Santiago de Cuba and Guantánamo provinces but produced no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake hit this morning at 12:28 a.m. local time (0428 GMT). The United States Geological Survey placed the epicenter 49 kilometers south-southwest of Maisí, Cuba’s easternmost municipality, at a shallow depth …

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US President Donald Trump vowed Monday to “take” Cuba as the communist island plunged into darkness under a total power blackout linked to a crippling oil embargo imposed by Washington. After nearly seven decades defying the United States, Havana’s communist authorities are under massive pressure from a Trump administration determined to make history. “You know, …

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Panama Ports Company accused the Panamanian government on Monday of causing it drastic and growing damage after authorities seized two key terminals at the entrances to the Panama Canal. The subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings had operated the Balboa and Cristóbal ports for nearly three decades under a concession that Panama’s Supreme Court …

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The Donald Trump administration has revoked the U.S. entry visa of Fernando Cruz, a magistrate of Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber (Sala IV). The measure was confirmed by his communications office. Cruz himself had previously stated that he had not received any email or other type of formal notification regarding the decision. The visa revocation is …

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The streets of Costa Rica’s capital have, unfortunately, become a home for hundreds of people who, for various reasons, have ended up living on the streets. Walking through San Jose, you can see cardboard, blankets, and belongings packed into bags, as many struggle to get through their days searching for food, rest, and safety. According …

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San José’s historic Central Park stands ready for significant updates. The Municipality of San José presented plans to add a café under the bandstand and make other changes to bring new life to the space. The project carries a price tag of 648 million colones. Officials have it out for bids now, with offers due …

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Costa Rica is moving quickly toward a demographic shift that will test some of the country’s biggest public systems. What was once treated as a long-term issue is now becoming a near-term challenge for pensions, health care, employment, and caregiving as the share of older adults rises and the number of younger workers falls. Recent …

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There are champions who win by dominance. And then there are champions who win by will. On Sunday afternoon at Indian Wells, Aryna Sabalenka was emphatically the latter. Staring down a match point in a pulsating final-set tiebreak, the world No. 1 produced the single most important shot of her week — a thunderous backhand …

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