Keylor Navas opened up in a recent interview with journalist Yashin Quesada about Costa Rica’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and his own path forward. The veteran goalkeeper expressed deep regret over the national team’s absence from the tournament, set to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Navas stressed …
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The Criminal Court of Limón turned down a U.S. request to extradite Gilberth Hernán Bell Fernández, known as ‘Macho Coca,’ on Monday afternoon. Judge Jorge Arturo Sequeira Rodríguez issued the ruling at 2:50 p.m., stating that the 62-year-old Costa Rican must face trial in his home country for charges related to international drug trafficking. Bell, …
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Women in Costa Rica continue to participate in the labor market at lower rates than men, according to the most recent statistics from the National Institute of Statistics and Census. The latest INEC data for the period covering November and December 2025 and January 2026 put female labor participation at 42.5 percent. This figure includes …
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It’s safe to say I probably like camera trapping a little too much. My work is dedicated to that one activity. My social media feeds almost exclusively show me content from other camera trap aficionados like me. Heck, I even dream about reviewing camera traps. The part of camera trapping that has really hooked me …
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Panama recorded 3,004,266 international visitors in 2025. That total marks an 8.2 percent rise from the year before, according to figures released by the Panama Tourism Authority. Air arrivals at Tocumen International Airport led the gains, reaching 2,244,078 travelers for a 10 percent increase. Cruise ports handled 344,408 passengers, up 11.5 percent. The Paso Canoas …
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The Trump administration is preparing an economic deal with Cuba that could be announced soon. President Donald Trump said Saturday that Cuban officials want to negotiate and are already talking directly with him and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.People familiar with the administration’s plans said the agreement would ease restrictions on American travel to Havana. …
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Coco Gauff was forced to retire from her third-round match at Indian Wells on Sunday, sending Alexandra Eala into the round of 16 after the American cut short the contest while trailing 6-2, 2-0. Gauff, the No. 4 seed, took a medical timeout late in the opening set and never looked fully comfortable before deciding …
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Women and supporters march in downtown San José today to observe International Women’s Day and voice demands for greater rights and protections. The 8M March begins at 10 a.m. at Parque Central. Feminist collectives and social organizations from across the country lead the procession. They gather under the slogan “Por la democracia, los derechos y …
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Guatemala tourism authorities say places like El Paredón, Monterrico and Esquipulas draw growing interest ahead of Semana Santa, traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year. For expats and tourists based in Costa Rica planning March–April regional trips, this shift signals potential rises in accommodation costs and booking competition in these once-quiet Guatemalan …
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Alexander Zverev was tested to the limit but found a way through on Sunday at the BNP Paribas Open, outlasting a determined Brandon Nakashima in a high-quality, serve-dominated battle to advance to the fourth round. The fourth-seeded German edged the 28th-seeded American 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-4 in just over two-and-a-half hours on Stadium 2 at the …
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