Costa Rica’s banana sector took a hard hit in the first half of 2025, with exports dropping 20.7 percent compared to the same period last year. The main culprits are excessive rainfall and the rapid spread of Black Sigatoka disease, both tied to shifting climate patterns. Producers in the Caribbean region, where most plantations sit, …
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Nicaragua is preparing to sign trade agreements with three Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia, according to a decree published Monday in the Official Gazette. The order, signed by President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo, grants “full powers” to their son, Laureano Ortega Murillo, to enter into agreements on “trade and economic cooperation” with …
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Costa Rica hosts Haiti tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the National Stadium in San José for the second matchday of the Concacaf final round qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Both teams sit with one point in Group C after opening draws, making this game a big step toward securing a spot in the tournament. …
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President Nayib Bukele announced that El Salvador purchased 21 Bitcoin to mark the fourth anniversary of the country adopting the cryptocurrency as legal tender. The move brings the nation’s total Bitcoin reserves to 6,313.18 BTC, worth more than $701 million at current prices. Bukele shared the news on X, posting a screenshot of the transaction …
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Amanda Anisimova first made her mark in Costa Rica back in 2016. At just 14 years old, she claimed the title at the Copa del Café, the country’s top junior tennis event. Now, nine years later, she has reached the final of the 2025 US Open, putting her early success in Escazú back in the …
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The United States has significantly increased deportation flights to Mexico and Central America this year, reaching record levels as the Trump administration accelerates immigration enforcement. Data from immigration watchdogs and government reports show a 41 percent surge in deportation operations compared to 2024, putting added pressure on countries like Guatemala and Honduras. In July, deportation …
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If the United States withdraws certification from Colombia as an ally in the fight against drugs, “the drug traffickers win and the nations lose,” warned Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez in an interview. Before September 15, Donald Trump’s government must decide whether to continue providing the multimillion-dollar support it gives to Colombia’s military forces to …
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Thousands gathered on Sunday at the Vatican to celebrate the canonization of the first saint from the millennial generation, Italian Carlo Acutis, a teenager known as the “influencer of God,” who died at just 15 years old. During the solemn mass, which began at 10:00 a.m. (08:00 GMT) in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV …
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Panama’s seasonal upwelling in the Gulf failed to appear this year, marking the first such event in at least 40 years. Scientists point to reduced trade winds as the main cause, with ties to broader climate shifts that could harm local fisheries and coral reefs. Each year from January to April, strong northerly winds push …
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A new modern visitor center has opened at Tenorio Volcano National Park, enhancing the experience for tourists eager to explore the famed Río Celeste waterfall, the turquoise waters of Los Teñideros, and the rich biodiversity of the area. The facility, unique among Costa Rica’s conservation areas, includes a 626-square-meter building with reception areas, ticket offices, …
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