Panama and the United States will start joint military exercises on Monday to bolster defenses around the Panama Canal. This marks the first extended training session between the two nations in 2026. The program will bring together 50 U.S. Marine Corps infantry troops and 61 specialized personnel from Panama’s National Air-Naval Service, National Police, and …
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Honduran President Xiomara Castro pulled back the termination of her country’s extradition treaty with the United States on January 10, just ahead of her handover to President-elect Nasry Asfura. Castro made the announcement, stating that she had nullified the diplomatic notes from August 2024 that aimed to end the agreement. She described the move as …
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Costa Rica has won yet another major honor in the global travel scene, earning the title of Best International Destination at the Healthy Places 2025 Awards presented by the Spanish editions of Men’s Health and Women’s Health. The recognition spotlights the country’s focus on health, active lifestyles, and overall well-being. The awards ceremony unfolded in …
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The government of Nicaragua announced this Saturday the release of “dozens” of imprisoned opponents and critics, under pressure from the United States and a week after the overthrow of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, its close ally. The U.S. Embassy in Managua said Friday that while Venezuela has freed “a large number of political prisoners,” in …
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U.S. airport security checkpoints have required REAL ID compliant identification for domestic flights since May 7, 2025, a rule that still catches some Costa Rica based travelers off guard when their itinerary includes a connection inside the United States. Many trips to and from Costa Rica route through U.S. hubs such as Miami, Houston, and …
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The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) is examining a request to bar Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele from entering Costa Rica ahead of his planned visit next week. TSE President Eugenia Zamora confirmed on Friday that the tribunal received an electoral appeal from a citizen. The filer claims Bukele’s presence could compromise the neutrality of Costa Rica’s …
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In the competitive ranks of men’s tennis, few players have shown the steady climb of Tomás Martín Etcheverry. The 26-year-old from La Plata, Argentina, stands tall at 6 feet 5 inches, using his height to deliver powerful groundstrokes that have carried him to a career-high ranking of No. 27 in early 2024. As of late …
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Signature Aviation plans to build and operate a new general and business aviation terminal at Guanacaste Airport in Liberia, a move the company says will expand private-flight services in Costa Rica’s North Pacific region. The project was announced this week in partnership with airport operator Coriport and Vinci Airports. The terminal is expected to open …
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Costa Rica’s presidential candidates squared off in the first official debate hosted by the Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (TSE) yesterday, marking a key moment in the run-up to the February 1 election. Five aspirants—Walter Hernández Juárez of Partido Justicia Social Costarricense, Luz Mary Alpízar Loaiza of Partido Progreso Social Democrático, Boris Molina Acevedo of Partido …
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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner opened up about the idea of playing doubles together during a press conference ahead of their exhibition match in South Korea. The world’s top two players face off Saturday in the Hyundai Card Super Match at the Inspire Arena in Incheon, their only tune-up before the Australian Open begins January …
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