President Donald Trump said Friday the United States could carry out a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, citing direct talks with the island’s government as the communist nation faces acute shortages of money, fuel and food. “The Cuban government is talking with us, and they’re in a big deal of trouble,” Trump told reporters as he …
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Jacó, Central Pacific, Costa Rica – Febrero 2026. In an increasingly competitive real estate environment focused on legal security, profitability, and long-term asset appreciation, Selva Coral positions itself as a solid, formal, and strategically structured investment opportunity, designed for both national and international investors seeking to acquire property in one of Costa Rica’s fastest-growing and …
Construction of the La Pavona Tourist and Neighborhood Pier moves forward on the banks of the La Suerte River in Cariari. The project supports river transportation to Tortuguero. The project manager and engineering team report 20 percent completion. They plan to deliver the first phase by the end of May. William Rodríguez, Minister of Tourism, …
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Panamanian authorities raided offices of Panama Ports Company, the former operator of two key canal terminals, as part of an anti-corruption investigation into alleged withholding of operational documents. Public Ministry prosecutors executed the searches yesterday, removing over 100 boxes of records from three locations in Panama City’s Albrook district. The operation, led by anti-corruption prosecutor …
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Drivers traveling Route 1 from Barranca toward Limonal and Guanacaste now spend more time on the road because of current construction going on. Heavy machinery operates along the 49-kilometer section as part of the effort to expand the highway to four lanes. The project restarted in January after a multi-year pause. Contractors are clearing trees …
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Panama President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday brushed aside the possibility of Chinese reprisals after his government moved to take control of two ports at the Panama Canal previously operated by a Hong Kong-based company. On Monday, Panamanian authorities took over the Balboa port on the Pacific side and the Cristóbal port on the Atlantic …
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Havana said Thursday that Washington is willing to help investigate a clash between Cuban coast guard forces and a boat coming from the United States that left four people dead, while pledging to defend the island from any “terrorist aggression.” Cuba alleged Wednesday that ten-armed individuals were intercepted in its territorial waters as they attempted …
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For years, concerns centered on the theft of older vehicles for resale as spare parts. Criminal groups now target newer models more often. They disguise the vehicles and use them in various illegal activities. Joaquín Sánchez, head of the Vehicle Theft Section, explained the details. These crimes involve entire criminal organizations. Participation covers every level …
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Fabián Silva Gamboa, a constitutional lawyer who advises President-elect Laura Fernández, proposed a reform to the Political Constitution that would allow the United States to establish military bases in Costa Rica. He presented the idea as a way to step up action against drug trafficking and organized crime. Silva suggested the bases could go in …
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Costa Rica coffee producers need to prepare for a difficult period in 2026. The Coffee Institute of Costa Rica (ICAFE) issued the warning as it pointed to a stronger colón and the likelihood of record harvests in major producing countries. Officials said these factors could generate multimillion-colón losses across the sector and leave many farms …
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