CNN en Español published an article noting that Costa Rica has gone from being “the Switzerland of Central America” to becoming a key route for drug trafficking.“ Renowned for its peaceful and stable environment… today it faces a different reality, as reflected in the report published on Monday by the United States government,” the article said, …
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Chiquita Brands, the multinational banana company, has begun rehiring workers it laid off after halting operations in Panama three months ago due to a strike, Panamanian authorities said Friday. The rehiring’s follow an agreement reached in late August between company executives and Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino for the company’s return to the country. Chiquita …
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Tensions between Venezuela and the United States have surged following a series of deadly U.S. military operations in the Caribbean Sea. The Venezuelan government is calling for an international investigation, accusing the U.S. of committing extrajudicial killings under the guise of counternarcotics operations. U.S. Attacks Spark Outrage and Military Response The U.S. military has deployed …
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One of the year’s biggest olive ridley sea turtle arribadas kicked off on September 13 at Ostional Beach in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province. Thousands of females have come ashore to nest, covering the sand in a dense wave of activity. As of September 20, the event moves into its closing days, with fewer turtles arriving …
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Costa Rica’s Congress will decide on Monday whether to lift President Rodrigo Chaves’s immunity so he can be tried for alleged corruption, in an unprecedented case in this country with a democratic tradition. The three lawmakers on a special committee that reviewed the motion will present their arguments to the full Legislative Assembly that day …
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Do I miss living in the USA? It’s a question I’ve been asked many times by both Tico and Estadounidense friends and relatives. And when I’m in Costa Rica, the answer is a confident no. Where I live, the ocean is less than an hour away. The mountains are outside my door. It’s never cold. …
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The Costa Rican national soccer team is facing a pivotal crisis, confirmed by the latest FIFA rankings published today. La Sele fell seven spots, now sitting at 47th in the world—a sharp decline that highlights growing concerns over the team’s performance. This drop follows a turbulent start to the World Cup qualifiers: a disappointing 1-1 …
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Estée Lauder launched its Skin Longevity Institute at Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resorts Collection property in Costa Rica, back in May. The spot sits in the Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world’s Blue Zones where people live longer lives. This marks the first such institute in the Americas, and it pulls from over 15 years …
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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., revealed the return of nine ancient artifacts to Costa Rica on Thursday. These items came from investigations into looting and trafficking rings that target cultural heritage in South and Central America. Dealers and collectors allegedly snuck them into the U.S. and hid their origins through fake stories, shows, …
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Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency flags the southern Pacific coast as the top spot for drug smugglers. Officials point to four main entry points there: Punta Burica, Golfo Dulce, Bahía Drake, and the Osa triangle. All lack any police presence right now. They also name Cabo Velas in Guanacaste, close to Tamarindo, as another key …
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