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Costa Rica reached a record fourth place in the World Happiness Report 2026, its highest position ever in the annual global ranking and the best result yet for any Latin American country. The report placed Costa Rica behind only Finland, Iceland and Denmark, with Sweden in fifth. The new ranking marks a sharp rise for …
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Chuck Norris, the martial artist and actor whose on-screen toughness turned him into one of the most recognizable action stars of his era, has died at 86. His family announced that Norris died Thursday morning in Hawaii and was surrounded by family. Born Carlos Ray Norris in 1940, he first built his name in martial …
This morning, Costa Rica extradited former security minister and ex-magistrate Celso Gamboa Sánchez and alleged trafficker Edwin López Vega, known as “Pecho de Rata,” to the United States, completing the first handover of Costa Rican citizens under the country’s new constitutional extradition framework. The transfer took place, after a tightly guarded convoy left La Reforma …
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Costa Rica and Panama have signed a memorandum of understanding on railway development, giving new shape to a long-discussed idea of better overland links between the two countries and, eventually, the rest of Central America. The agreement connects Costa Rica to Panama’s planned Panama–David–Paso Canoas railway and opens the door to future cross-border coordination on …
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Morocco is one of those places that feels like stepping into a different world. The colorful markets, the smell of spices in the air, and the sound of calls to prayer echoing through ancient streets create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else. This North African gem has been capturing the hearts of travelers for decades, and …
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino dismissed accusations Thursday that his government failed to meet its obligations in an arbitration case brought by Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison. Mulino described the claims as shameful and a lie. The dispute involves the ports of Balboa on the Pacific side and Cristobal on …
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A proposed international airport near Sierpe in Costa Rica’s southern Pacific zone has revived one of the country’s most sensitive infrastructure debates, setting economic development goals against the protection of natural and cultural heritage that cannot be replaced. The project, formally presented by the government as the Aeropuerto Internacional de la Región Brunca, remains tied …
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Under Costa Rica law, several types of powers of attorney can be granted to allow one person to represent another. Although the term includes the word attorney, these powers can generally be granted to any individual and not only to a lawyer. There are, however, certain powers that may only be granted to lawyers so …
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Costa Rica on Wednesday set up two U.S.-donated mobile cargo scanners at Peñas Blancas and Paso Canoas, widening the inspection network at our busiest land borders as authorities try to slow drug trafficking and other illicit shipments. The rollout was announced during an event at the Peñas Blancas border post, where President Rodrigo Chaves appeared …
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João Fonseca gave Brazilian fans plenty to cheer about Thursday at the Miami Open, rallying past Hungary’s Fabian Marozsan 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in a first-round match that turned him into one of the central stories of the day. The 19-year-old Brazilian advanced into a high-profile second-round meeting with Carlos Alcaraz after a performance that mixed …
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