Month: August 2025

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele rejected on Sunday the notion that the approval of indefinite presidential re-election in El Salvador marks “the end of democracy,” arguing that the criticism stems from the fact that the decision was made by a “small and poor” country. In a fast-track process, the Congress, dominated by Bukele’s party, approved on …

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The Costa Rican government has asked the US government to pause the tariffs announced last Thursday while negotiations between both countries continue. Costa Rican authorities believe this would alleviate the concerns of exporters and enable them to design a strategy that will allow the country to face this challenge. “Costa Rica, like 184 other nations …

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A robot explores the dark, cold, deep sea floor of the South Atlantic, transmitting images of vibrant coral and fish never seen before as scientists give live commentary via YouTube. And Argentines can’t get enough of it. The Argentine-American scientific mission is for the first time exploring the Mar del Plata canyon, a submarine gorge …

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Will the 21st Century someday be known as the Chinese century? Time will tell. They seem to be off to a good start when it comes to robotics, AI, and other futuristic technologies. Of course, they also have plentiful cheap labor, a single-mindedness toward work, and a system of government that allows no alternative to …

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The Central American Sportfishing Alliance (CASA) announced new global partnerships during ICAST 2025, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, strengthening its mission to use sportfishing as a driver for marine conservation and economic growth in coastal communities across Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica. CASA confirmed the addition of several high-profile organizations to its network, including: …

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“I didn’t see Pelé, but I saw Marta,” read a sign held by a small but loyal group of fans who followed the ten South American teams competing in the 10th Women’s Copa América, where Brazil and Colombia emerged as the top contenders. Although small in number, Brazil’s supporters were among the most spirited throughout …

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No one was surprised. El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele, is now officially cleared for indefinite reelection. Congress, firmly under his control, paved the way with a constitutional reform that consolidates his total power. Critics see it as a fatal blow to democracy; supporters view it as necessary to prevent a return to gang violence. Here …

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The government of Guatemala confirmed on Friday that it arranged a visit to a detention center known as the “Alligator Alcatraz,” located in a swampy area of southern Florida, to check on the situation of 14 of its nationals being held there. Guatemala’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that 14 of its citizens are in …

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The Canadian government updated its travel advisory for Costa Rica this week, recommending that its citizens “exercise a high degree of caution” due to an increase in violent crime and petty crime in key tourist destinations in the Central American country. The advisory comes at a time when Costa Rican authorities insist that insecurity does …

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Today, thousands of pilgrims from across Costa Rica are arriving at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in Cartago. They come on foot, some from nearby towns and others from distant provinces, to honor the Virgin of Los Ángeles, affectionately known as La Negrita. This annual pilgrimage, called La Romería, is one of …

Read more “La Negrita: Faith, Unity, and the Heart of Costa Rica”