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The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday urged El Salvador to review the life sentences approved for minors who commit murder, rape, or take part in “terrorism,” arguing that the measure violates children’s rights. El Salvador’s Congress, controlled by the ruling party, amended the juvenile criminal law to apply that punishment to …

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Three men and one woman are set to leave this Wednesday on the first crewed journey to the Moon since 1972, a historic odyssey intended to push the United States into a new era of space exploration. NASA’s Artemis II mission has been years in the making, with repeated setbacks along the way. But it …

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The war in the Middle East has prompted more ships to use the Panama Canal, a senior executive for the interoceanic waterway said Monday. Deputy administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta said that daily transits have risen sharply in recent weeks as shippers adjust to disruptions elsewhere. The month-long conflict began Feb. 28 and has seen …

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If you have a trip to Costa Rica booked on JetBlue or you’re planning one it’s time to take a close look at what your total travel cost is actually going to be. A new round of fee increases just went into effect, and with volatile fuel prices showing no sign of easing, this likely …

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Tourism leaders in Santa Teresa are pushing back against a proposed gas station, saying the project does not fit the beach town’s identity as a destination built around nature, surf and low-impact tourism. The Blue Zone Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, known as CATUCZA, said it opposes the plan and is seeking more information from …

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To most Americans, Costa Rica is a place of jungle canopy tours, pristine beaches, and the national motto “Pura Vida.” It is not the kind of country that typically shows up in discussions about immigration enforcement. That changed last week. Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves signed a formal agreement with the Trump administration agreeing to …

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A dock project moving ahead in Pavones has set off growing concern among residents, surfers and environmental advocates who say the work could put one of Costa Rica’s most famous waves at risk. The project, known as the Embarcadero Vecinal de Pavones, received environmental clearance from SETENA in June 2024 and is being promoted by …

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Nicaragua is marking Holy Week with a mix of religious devotion, family travel and local customs that give Semana Santa in the country a character all its own. As churches hold Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter observances, tourism officials have also rolled out a nationwide holiday agenda that includes more than 60 recreational, cultural, …

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Costa Rica is rolling out the welcome mat this Easter Holy Week, with all 29 protected wildlife areas open and operating under regular schedules. The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), and the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism (ICT) are encouraging both local and international travelers to take …

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Costa Rica’s road death rate is running up to five times higher than that of some Western European countries, a gap that road safety specialists say shows how far the country still has to go on enforcement, driver behavior, and modern traffic management. Recent analysis presented by experts linked to the Federated College of Engineers …

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