Month: January 2026

NBA icon Michael Jordan touched down in Costa Rica yesterday, marking his fourth trip to the country in the past year. Local reports confirm his private jet arrived at Juan Santamaría International Airport around 8 a.m., with immigration officials verifying his entry. Jordan quickly made his way to the Pacific coast, where he prepares to …

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El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele joined Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves on Wednesday to lay the first stone for a new maximum-security prison in Alajuela, modeled after El Salvador’s controversial Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT). The event has intensified debates in Costa Rica’s presidential campaign, with opposition leaders claiming it boosts the ruling party’s hard-line stance …

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Nicaragua’s National Assembly ratified a constitutional reform today that ends the right to dual nationality, forcing Nicaraguans to lose their citizenship if they take on another one. The change hits hard at the large exile community, many of whom have fled repression and sought new lives abroad. Lawmakers, under the control of the ruling Sandinista …

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The United States said Wednesday it was suspending the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, President Donald Trump’s latest move against foreigners seeking to come to America. The United States has long rejected visas from people who appear likely to end up needing government welfare, but the State Department said it would now use …

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Solana Sierra arrives at the Australian Open this year as a fresh face in the main draw, carrying the weight of a nation’s expectations on her shoulders. At 21, the Argentine has climbed to the top of her country’s rankings and earned direct entry into the tournament, a milestone that caps off a strong 2025 …

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Route 606 will be closed starting at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday for the construction of a bridge over the Guacimal River. The project includes the construction of a two-lane bridge, one lane in each direction, as well as a pedestrian walkway. This route connects Monteverde with the North Inter-American Highway. Construction of the new concrete …

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Officials in Costa Rica revealed today an alleged scheme to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves, with the national election set for February 1 drawing near. The announcement arrived as the ruling party holds a strong position in polls, heightening tensions in the political arena. Jorge Torres, director of the National Intelligence and Security Directorate (DIS), which …

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El Salvador has launched a new immigration office in its Surf City Punta Roca area, a move that simplifies paperwork for foreigners who frequent the country’s coastal spots. The facility targets tourists, surf enthusiasts, remote workers, and those planning extended or repeated trips, letting them handle key processes without a trip to the capital. The …

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Panama sets the stage for its premier cultural event, the Desfile de las Mil Polleras, on Saturday. This annual parade draws thousands to celebrate the nation’s traditional dress and folklore in the heart of the Azuero region. Organized by the Autoridad de Turismo de Panamá, the parade starts at 1 p.m. in Las Tablas, the …

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Former Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli, who is living in asylum in Colombia, declared himself “innocent” on Monday as a Panamanian court opened a trial over allegations he laundered money linked to bribes paid by Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht. Martinelli, 73, appeared by video link before Judge Baloisa Marquínez in a Panama City criminal court alongside …

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