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The Nicaraguan government published photos on Sunday of historic Sandinista commander Bayardo Arce after his children denounced the forced disappearance of the former ally of President Daniel Ortega, who was convicted on corruption charges. Bayardo Arce, Ortega’s former economic adviser, was sentenced in January to an unspecified penalty by Nicaraguan authorities after being jailed in …

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Honduras pledged on Sunday to work with U.S. security agencies to fight drug trafficking, following a meeting between Kristi Noem, Washington’s special envoy for a security alliance in Latin America, and Honduran President Nasry Asfura. In early March, U.S. President Donald Trump announced an alliance with several Latin American countries to “destroy” drug cartels during …

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Few weeks on the Costa Rican calendar carry the weight of Easter (Semana Santa). Easter week in this Catholic country is not simply a holiday. It is a cultural institution, a nationwide pause, and one of the most distinctive travel experiences the country offers. For visitors who understand what to expect, it is extraordinary. For …

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Costa Rica entered 2026 with an economy that combined strong growth and persistent deflation, a combination economists describe as unusual. Headline inflation reached -2.7 percent year-on-year in February, the tenth straight month of deflation and the 34th month below the Central Bank’s 2 to 4 percent target range. Lower prices for food, fuel, and services, …

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The U.S. military strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific has quickly become more than a security story in Costa Rica. What began as an operation at sea now sits at the center of a widening political and legal fight over sovereignty, constitutional limits and how closely San José should align itself …

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Cuban protesters living in Costa Rica rallied Saturday outside the Cuban Embassy in San José, denouncing repression on the island and backing Costa Rica’s decision this week to scale back diplomatic ties with Havana. The demonstration was peaceful and focused on calls for freedom in Cuba, the release of political prisoners, and stronger international pressure …

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Latin American players delivered some of the strongest storylines of the day at the Miami Open on Saturdy, with Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo and Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo and Tomas Martin Etcheverry all advancing as the tournament’s top names continued to settle into the draw. Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev, fresh off their recent Indian Wells final, …

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Costa Rica added another international tourism accolade this week after being named Best Nature Destination at the inaugural Forbes Travel Awards 2026, a distinction that reinforces the country’s long-running pitch as one of the top places in the world for nature-based travel. The award was presented in Madrid during the first edition of the Forbes …

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The dollar closed the week lower again in Costa Rica’s wholesale currency market, a move that is starting to matter beyond bank screens and trading tables. The weighted average exchange rate in Monex ended Friday at ₡466.51 per dollar, down from ₡467.22 on Thursday and ₡469.27 on Monday, according to Central Bank data. The decline …

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The family of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner filed a lawsuit against the owners and operators of a Manuel Antonio resort. The action came Friday in federal court in Philadelphia. The suit alleges negligence and wrongful death following the death of 14-year-old Miller Gardner at Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort. Miller …

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