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For those unfamiliar, families in Costa Rica mark Christmas Day with a mix of quiet reflection and casual outings, building on the intense family focus of the night before. December 25 serves as a day to unwind after the late-night gatherings and church services of Nochebuena, when most of our Catholic population attends midnight mass …

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Panamanian airline Air Panama has started assessing plans to bring back direct flights between David in Chiriquí province and San José starting in 2026. Company leaders say the move forms part of broader efforts to boost links across the region. Eduardo Stagg, the airline’s president, noted that restarting the route would make travel easier for …

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The Honduran National Electoral Council on Wednesday named Nasry Asfura the winner of the country’s presidential election, capping a tense period of delays and disputes that has drawn attention across Central America. Council President Ana Paola Hall made the announcement during a plenary session in Tegucigalpa. “The plenary session of the national electoral council CNE …

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In Costa Rica, like in many other Latin American countries, Christmas Eve is a very special and meaningful celebration. This tradition has deep historical and religious roots that continue to shape how Costa Ricans experience the holiday today. Most Latin American countries were historically influenced by Catholicism, which was brought by Spanish and Portuguese colonizers. …

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The International Monetary Fund has revealed that El Salvador is advancing talks to sell its state-owned Chivo digital wallet, a move that signals shifts in the country’s Bitcoin strategy. This comes even as President Nayib Bukele earlier insisted his administration would keep acquiring the cryptocurrency. In a statement released this week, the IMF noted that …

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Much of Costa Rica will spend Christmas Eve under sun and strong winds, with only limited rain expected in a few regions, according to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN). Forecasters say a high-pressure system over the Caribbean is accelerating the trade winds, bringing a classic “Navidad ventosa” pattern: breezy to very windy conditions in the …

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Guatemalan authorities arrested a key Barrio 18 gang leader on Tuesday, marking the sixth recapture since a major prison escape two months ago that shook the country’s security apparatus and drew international support. Milton Noel Najarro, also known as “Dark” or “El Soberbio,” led the “Solo para Locos” clique within the gang. Police found him …

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Costa Rica’s Environmental Administrative Tribunal has issued a directive for the RIU Guanacaste hotel complex to repair mangrove and forest areas harmed during its construction in Playa Matapalo, Guanacaste. This decision wraps up a dispute that has dragged on for over 15 years, holding the developers accountable for altering sensitive coastal ecosystems. The tribunal’s ruling, …

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Costa Rica has recorded at least 3,058 homicides since President Rodrigo Chaves took office on May 8, 2022. Data from the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) shows our country’s security struggles, with 2023 as the deadliest year at 906 murders. As 2025 nears its end, the tally has reached 833 as of December 16, placing this …

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Swiss tennis star Stan Wawrinka has declared that 2026 will mark the end of his professional career, setting up a poignant send-off at the Australian Open where he claimed his first Grand Slam title more than a decade ago. The 40-year-old veteran, known for his powerful one-handed backhand and ability to rise against the sport’s …

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