A judge in Sequatchie County, Tennessee, moved forward with charges against two men accused in the death of Silvia Gabriela Vílchez Mora, a 50-year-old Costa Rican who authorities say died from blows with a baseball bat before her body burned in a backyard pit. The preliminary hearing yesterday laid out evidence that points to a …
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Tennis Australia unveiled the entry lists for the 2026 Australian Open on Monday, showcasing nearly complete top-100 fields for the season’s opening Grand Slam. Ninety-nine of the leading 100 men and 98 of the top 100 women are set to play at Melbourne Park from January 12 to February 1. The rosters feature a notable …
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The Legislative Assembly has set December 16 for a key plenary session to vote on removing President Rodrigo Chaves’ immunity. The move follows a request from the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) over claims of political belligerence. Lawmakers agreed to the date during a recent session, paving the way for Chaves to face the assembly. He …
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Nayara Resorts, known for its high-end hotels and focus on green practices, has revealed plans for a new property in Manuel Antonio. The beach resort aims to open in mid- to late 2027 and will create about 300 direct jobs. For those familiar with the area, the site sits where the Barba Roja restaurant once …
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Costa Rica has launched a new initiative to boost its standing in the global wellness tourism sector. The “Wellness Route – The Essence of Costa Rica” highlights key spots and activities that blend nature, local culture, and personal renewal. Officials presented the project as a way to draw visitors looking for meaningful trips that support …
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In Costa Rica, the Christmas season is closely linked to traditional dishes, among which tamales hold a special place. They’re an essential element on Costa Rican tables and are typically enjoyed with coffee or aguadulce and shared with family on warm December afternoons. Their preparation reflects the country’s long-standing agricultural connection to corn, which was …
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My work, using camera traps in wildlife monitoring projects, involves two extremes. I’m either hiking up a never-ending hill, splashing through a stream, and doing that very careful way of digging my heels into the hillside and kind of leaning backward so I don’t slide down a mountain, or I’m doing a whole lot of …
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Young players from across our region fill the courts at Panama’s Circuito Conteca tournament. More than 120 competitors from six countries, including our own Costa Rica as well as Guatemala, sit on shared benches and push through sets under the heat. A Costa Rican junior battles a tight third set on red clay as coaches …
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Canadian carrier Porter Airlines touched down in Costa Rica for the first time, marking the launch of its new route between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Liberia’s Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport. The inaugural flight signals the airline’s entry into Central America and aims to boost travel options for visitors heading to Guanacaste’s beaches and …
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Gunmen shot and killed the mayor of Masagua during a Christmas parade in Guatemala on Saturday evening, wounding one of his bodyguards in the attack. Nelson Luciano Marroquín, 38, died from his injuries while being taken to a hospital in Escuintla, about 60 kilometers south of Guatemala City. The shooting happened around 7:50 p.m. in …
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