Author: allthingspanama.net

Costa Rica is known and loved for its one-of-a-kind nature and wildlife. However, rapid urbanization and a lack of conservation awareness threaten its iconic species. In Nosara, howler monkeys are paying the price: deforestation, uncovered transformers, and unregulated development have led to hundreds of electrocutions. With the country’s booming real estate market, the problem has …

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Yalisbeth Gill raises chickens and Liduvina Rivera grows coffee in Las Gaitas, an agricultural area 50 kilometers west of the Panama Canal. Despite the distance, both have boosted their operations, in part thanks to the agency that manages the waterway. “The Canal has given us the materials needed to build the chicken coop […] and …

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Marriott International announced an agreement with Mullen Real Estate Capital which will bring the JW Marriott brand to the shores of Costa Elena, in the canton of La Cruz in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.  The hotel is expected to begin operations in the second quarter of 2026 and will be one of JW Marriott’s first all-inclusive resorts worldwide, reflecting …

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Parents with children in juvenile detention in El Salvador are calling on gang-busting President Nayib Bukele to scrap a plan criticized by rights groups to send minors to adult prisons. Margarita Ramirez said she has been living a “nightmare” since her 16-year-old son Dustin was arrested in April 2024, after he was accused of belonging to …

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Costa Rica produced a clinical 6-1 victory (13-1 on aggregate) over Belize on Tuesday night in San José, which confirmed their place at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. In team news, coach Miguel Herrera, marking his home debut in charge, made five changes from last week’s 7-0 first-leg win in Belize, with Alexis Gamboa, Gerald …

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Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly has approved, in a second debate, Bill 24,373, ratifying the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ). The vote, held in early 2025, marks a significant step in the country’s ongoing commitment to marine conservation, reinforcing its global leadership in environmental …

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Francisco Cerundolo delivered a stunning upset at the Miami Open 2025 ousting fifth seed Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-2 to secure a quarter-final berth at Hard Rock Stadium. The 23rd-seeded Argentine capitalized on a rain-delayed match, overpowering Ruud with aggressive play and precision, marking his third trip to the last 16 in Miami and adding to …

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The investigation into the sudden death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, has taken a significant turn as Costa Rican authorities provide fresh updates. Miller passed away while vacationing with his family at the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort in Manuel Antonio, leaving his parents, …

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Costa Rica is struggling with a sharp escalation in vehicle thefts, a trend that shows no signs of slowing. The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) reports a 5% increase in 2024 compared to 2023, contributing to a staggering 50.3% rise over the past five years. As of mid-March 2025, authorities have recorded 950 cases nationwide, averaging …

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Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner, died in Costa Rica while on vacation with his family. The teenager was found dead on Friday morning, March 21, inside a hotel room in Manuel Antonio, Quepos. According to his parents, the family was on vacation when several of its members …

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