Relations between Costa Rica and China have grown increasingly strained after the Central American nation’s decision to exclude Asian companies from its 5G network development, a move that has prompted sharp criticism from Chinese officials. Wang Xiaoyao, the ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, indicated that it seems Costa Rica does not want scientific …
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“We must ensure the security of our borders against trafficking and illegal immigration” because it is the “top priority,” Kristi Noem, chosen by Donald Trump as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), stated this Friday before the Senate. “President Trump was elected with a clear mandate; he needs to fulfill that mission,” she …
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Ana Maria had to pay to enter Mexico illegally — or risk being kidnapped by ruthless criminals who have turned the migration crisis into a multibillion-dollar business. As US President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office next week with a vow to crack down hard on illegal migration, gangs are using threats and extortion to …
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The Fuego volcano, located 35 km from Guatemala’s capital, is registering launches of columns of gas, ash, and rocks, reported the institute of volcanology this Saturday, which asked nearby communities and air navigation to remain alert. The “weak to moderate” explosions occur at a frequency of 15 or more per hour and “produce columns of …
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On Friday morning, Costa Ricans protested against gentrification. A group of demonstrators from all over the country gathered with banners and proposals for legislators outside the Legislative Assembly. This group of Costa Ricans assert that the phenomenon of gentrification is displacing residents due to the influx of foreigners with high purchasing power. The demonstrators noted …
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Sometimes while working with children in environmental education programming, I’ll have a student comment that one animal or another is bad. I always tell them that no species is either good or bad, they’re all just trying to stay alive and pass on their genes to the next generation. Mosquitos aren’t bad. Sharks aren’t bad. …
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Last weekend I took a Costa Rican road trip: Perez Zeledon to Dominical, Dominical to Quepos, Quepos to La Palma de Puerto Jimenez and back. The total drive time for the initial trip was four and a half hours. The most difficult stretch now is the first 35 kilometers, starting in Perez Zeledon, which takes …
The Guanacaste Airport in Liberia, registered a total of 1,910,354 passengers in 2024, representing an interannual growth of 16% compared to 2023 and a new visitor record for the airport. Toronto, Los Angeles, and Miami are the source markets from which most passengers arrived at Guanacaste Airport during the year. This solidifies North America as …
Avianca Airlines announced the launch of a new direct flight route connecting San José (SJO), Costa Rica, and San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico, starting March 31, 2025. After 20 years, both cities will have direct flights for the convenience of travelers. The announcement was made by the governor of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer González Colón, alongside …
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With their faces covered in black hoods, thousands of civilians were sworn in by Nicaraguan authorities as “volunteer police,” a force created as part of a controversial constitutional reform that the opposition in exile describes as “paramilitary.” About 2,500 volunteer police officers, dressed in white shirts and black pants, lined up to take their oath …
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