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Rescue teams from the Costa Rican Red Cross and National Coast Guard Service continue to search for 18-year-old Diorgel Hall Garth after rip currents pulled him away from shore at Playa Bonita. Hall Garth entered the water around 5:30 p.m. that Sunday while with friends. A strong current carried him out. Witnesses saw a wave …

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Daniil Medvedev stopped Jack Draper from defending his Indian Wells title with a 6-1, 7-5 victory in the quarter-finals on Thursday. The 11th seed took full advantage of Draper’s fatigue after the Briton’s hard-fought win over Novak Djokovic the previous day. Medvedev dictated play from the start and looked sharp throughout. He broke serve in …

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Costa Rica’s long-running plan to build an international airport in the country’s southern zone is once again moving forward, reviving a project that supporters see as a path to economic growth and critics warn could bring lasting environmental and social damage. The proposal has been circulating since about 2004. It first gained traction under former …

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The United States delivered the final documents Costa Rican courts required to advance the extradition of Celso Gamboa Sánchez and Edwin Danney López Vega, known as Pecho de Rata. The Public Ministry confirmed the arrival Thursday. U.S. officials sent written guarantees to the San José Penal Court. These promises state that, if convicted in the …

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Combining a trip to both Dubai and Oman offers travelers the chance to experience two distinct sides of the Arabian Peninsula. Dubai, with its modern architecture, shopping malls, and cutting-edge attractions, provides a vibrant contrast to Oman’s natural beauty, historical sites, and traditional charm. While Dubai is known for its fast-paced, futuristic atmosphere, Oman is …

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In a major advancement for marine conservation, the One Ocean Worldwide Coalition (OOWC), in collaboration with Costa Rica’s National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) and national park rangers, has successfully completed Phase 1 of a comprehensive scientific project that definitively maps a vital underwater migratory highway linking Cocos Island National Park with nursery and feeding …

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The international Hilton chain will expand its operations in Costa Rica with six hotels now under development. The company will also introduce three brands that will open in the country for the first time in the years ahead. Hilton seeks to grow its portfolio and supply more lodging choices for different kinds of travelers. Pablo …

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The Government of Costa Rica announced today that the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) suffered a security attack linked to cyber espionage. Officials revealed the breach during an emergency press conference at Casa Presidencial. They said a threat actor with possible ties to China infiltrated ICE systems and extracted data. The attack came to light …

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Kombucha Culture, the top kombucha producer in Costa Rica and Central America, now sells its canned drinks at select stores in Southern California and the Pacific Northwest. The company brews and packages every batch on its certified organic farm in Santa Elena de Pérez Zeledón. It combines imported tea with fruits, roots and plants grown …

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The International Monetary Fund advised Costa Rica’s central bank to consider further cuts to its benchmark interest rate. The changes would help transmission to lending rates in colones while authorities balance support for economic growth against persistent low inflation. The recommendation followed an IMF mission led by Varapat Chensavasdijai that ran from February 25 to …

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