More than 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to in Ecuador’s famed Galapagos archipelago where they disappeared more than a century ago, the environment ministry said Friday. Park rangers carried large crates containing the 158 tortoises on their backs, hiking seven kilometers (four miles) across volcanic terrain and hard-to-access areas before releasing them, the ministry …
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A new Costa Rican film set to hit theaters next week takes a hard look at how narcotrafficking and contract killings tear through young lives and families. Directed by Greivin Alfaro, a criminologist turned filmmaker, “Todo Puede Cambiar” draws from real-world issues to show the harsh outcomes of crime without any hint of glamour. The …
President Donald Trump declared a new 10% tariff on all U.S. imports today, just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated his prior tariff system. The ruling found that Trump overstepped his powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act when he set broad duties last year. Trump responded by shifting to the Trade Act …
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Guatemala’s Attorney General Consuelo Porras has submitted her application for a third consecutive term, despite international sanctions labeling her as corrupt and anti-democratic. The postulation commission confirmed her candidacy yesterday, as the application period closed with 59 total submissions. President Bernardo Arévalo, who will select the next attorney general from a shortlist of six, has …
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Rock fans in Costa Rica have a major event on the horizon. Public Image Ltd, the band led by John Lydon, plans to play their first show in the country on April 17, 2026. The performance takes place at Pepper Disco Club in Zapote, marking a stop on their South American tour. Lydon, known for …
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Neymar has suggested his playing career may end when his contract with Santos expires in December 2026, saying ongoing injuries have pushed him into “living year to year” as he tries to put himself in position for the 2026 World Cup. Speaking in an interview published by CazéTV, the former Brazil captain said he does …
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Venus Williams will return to the BNP Paribas Open next month after accepting wild cards into both the singles and doubles draws, tournament organizers announced Friday. Williams, 45, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion and former world No. 1, said she is looking forward to coming back to a tournament she long called home in …
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The Banco Central de Costa Rica (BCCR) has ramped up its foreign exchange purchases this year to counter the colón’s ongoing appreciation against the U.S. dollar. With the exchange rate dipping to historic lows, the central bank’s actions aim to curb excessive strengthening of the local currency, which has sparked concerns among exporters and tourism …
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The 12th edition of FoodFest Costa Rica kicks off this weekend at Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, drawing families and food lovers to a free outdoor event packed with culinary options and live performances. Organizers expect between 20,000 and 25,000 people each day across the four dates: Saturday, February 21, and Sunday, February 22, followed by …
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Archaeologists have excavated a tomb more than 1,000 years old containing human remains along with gold objects and ceramic vessels at El Caño in central Panama. The site sits in Natá district of Coclé province, about 200 kilometers southwest of Panama City. Excavations have taken place there for two decades. Julia Mayo, the archaeologist leading …
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