Brazil’s Supreme Court has convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro for attempting to stage a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The five-judge panel delivered a 4–1 ruling on Thursday, finding the 70-year-old guilty of leading an armed criminal organization with the aim of overturning the …
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When I first came to Costa Rica, I knew next to nothing about our national sport of fútbol. I called it soccer, because that is what we called it up north. We were so clueless that I still recall playing fútbol in my 8th grade gym class as if it were American football—knocking each other …
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Costa Ricans face a choice for their next president and lawmakers in five months, on February 1, 2026. The latest poll from the University of Costa Rica’s Center for Political Research and Studies (CIEP-UCR), released on September 10, shows no standout leader. Over half of voters, 57%, say they have not picked a candidate yet. …
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JetBlue Airways is expanding its reach at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport with nine new nonstop routes, including new daily service to Liberia, Costa Rica. Starting December 4. This daily flight will connect South Florida to Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region, a favorite for beachgoers and adventure travelers. With a record 113 daily departures planned for peak …
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3 + 2 = 1 No, this is not a typo. Nowhere does this “add up” except in my world. Let me explain: Three years ago, I postponed my much-anticipated dental appointment at Prisma Dental. The reason was because my home in Cape Coral, FL was destroyed by Hurricane lan in August 2022. Finally in …
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In an effort to reduce accidents among hikers and protect fragile ecosystems, Costa Rica’s National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) will install a staircase on the final, steep ascent to the summit of Cerro Chirripó, the country’s highest peak at 3,821 meters, SINAC officials announced. Falls and slips are common in this stretch of Chirripó …
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The United States denounced on Wednesday the disappearance in Nicaragua of a doctor with dual Nicaraguan and Costa Rican nationality, holding co-presidents and spouses Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo responsible. The “forced disappearance” of 30-year-old Dr. Yerri Estrada had been reported last week before Costa Rica’s Congress by leftist lawmaker Priscilla Vindas. “Three weeks ago, …
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Private natural reserves across Costa Rica are playing a growing role in national conservation efforts, especially in the biologically rich southern region. Wildlife monitoring programs in Montaña El Tigre Private Wildlife Refuge, La Puna Reserve, and nearby farms have documented significant biodiversity, including 365 bird species and four wild cat species—representing 40% and 67%, respectively, …
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United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 5, that gives Costa Rica a path to exempt its main agricultural exports from new U.S. tariffs. The order targets products like pineapples, bananas, and coffee, but Costa Rica must first secure a reciprocal trade agreement with the U.S. to qualify. This move comes …
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Soccer fans in Costa Rica (and around the world) can now start applying for tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the first phase opens today, September 10. This initial round targets Visa cardholders through a presale draw, giving them early access to seats for matches in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The …
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