Month: March 2025

The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica has issued a warning about a heightened risk of histoplasmosis associated with caving activities. Costa Rica is regarded as endemic for the disease, attributed to the Histoplasma capsulatum fungus, because of its climate and soil conditions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that histoplasmosis is a …

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Emma Raducanu opened her 2025 Miami Open campaign with a decisive 6-2, 6-1 victory over Japanese teenager Sayaka Ishii on March 19 at Hard Rock Stadium. The 22-year-old British player, ranked No. 61 in the world, needed just 63 minutes to dispatch her opponent in the first round, advancing to face eighth seed Emma Navarro …

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Human Rights Watch, an international NGO, urged Costa Rica to “not be complicit in flagrant US abuses,” regarding migrants. “Costa Rican authorities should expeditiously identify potential refugee claims and ensure that no one is returned to a place where they are at risk of serious harm,” said Michael Garcia Bochenek, senior children’s rights counsel at Human Rights …

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The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSICORI) in Costa Rica warned of surging seismic and volcanic activity at Poás Volcano. Volcanologist Geoffroy Avard says current conditions mirror those before the January 5 eruption this year—but with twice as many seismic events. Over the past 24 hours, more than 200 high-frequency earthquakes rattled the volcano. “Before the …

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Two retired Honduran generals, Venancio Cervantes, 69, and Carlos Puerto, 63, were sent back to prison on Tuesday, March 18, following a judicial ruling that revoked their house arrest. The decision, announced by the Honduran Judiciary, stems from their alleged involvement in the 2009 murder of 19-year-old protester Isy Obed Murillo and the serious injury …

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On April 12, in celebration of World Earth Day, the Central Conservation Area (ACC) of the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC-MINAE), in collaboration with the National Parks Foundation and the Red Cross Auxiliary Committee of Tierra Blanca de Cartago, will hold a sunset hike in the Irazú Volcano National Park. This educational activity promises …

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The death toll from Monday’s crash of a Lanhsa Airlines Jetstream 32 turboprop off Roatán Island has risen to 13, with Honduran rescue teams recovering the final body from the Caribbean Sea. The small plane, carrying 18 occupants—15 passengers, two pilots, and a flight attendant—plunged into the water shortly after takeoff from Juan Manuel Gálvez …

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The 2025 Miami Open presented by Itaú launched into its main draw on Tuesday, March 18, at Hard Rock Stadium, delivering a day of intense first-round matches that set the tone for the prestigious ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event. Under the warm South Florida sun, tennis fans witnessed a mix of upsets, comebacks, …

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Guanacaste Airport in Liberia, a vital gateway in Costa Rica’s northwestern province and part of the VINCI Airports network, unveiled a 634-square-meter expansion of its boarding lounges. The upgrade enhances the terminal’s capacity and services, reinforcing its role as a key hub connecting Costa Rica to international destinations. On the first floor, the redesign widened …

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Thousands of Costa Ricans, led by President Rodrigo Chaves, marched on Tuesday in San José to demand the resignation of Attorney General Carlo Díaz, who is leading investigations against the president for alleged illegal campaign financing and abuse of power. Chaves himself promoted the demonstration heading to the Prosecutor’s Office against Díaz, amid a conflict …

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