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President Nayib Bukele is holding dozens of government critics as “political prisoners”, something that had not happened in El Salvador since the civil war ended more than three decades ago, the humanitarian organization Cristosal said Thursday. Cristosal says at least 86 people are currently detained for political reasons, including anti-corruption lawyer Ruth López, who leads …

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Costa Rican Authorities changed course on road works along Route 243 near La Palma. They canceled the full closure of the section over the Pacuare River that they had scheduled for about three weeks starting March 11. Workers still move ahead to remove the existing modular bridge and prepare the site for the new permanent …

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Burger King Costa Rica has cut all professional links with social media influencer Mike Blanco after reports emerged of alleged inappropriate contact with minors. The fast-food chain acted quickly to remove advertisements that featured Blanco, following public outcry on social platforms. The decision came as screenshots and accounts spread online, showing messages Blanco allegedly sent …

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Honduras security forces committed serious human rights abuses in 2025 while the country operated under a state of exception, the United Nations human rights office reported Wednesday. The violations included killings, forced disappearances and torture, according to the annual report presented by Juan Carlos Monge, the representative of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights …

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Donald Trump’s brutal immigration crackdown, polarized politics and a war unleashed on Iran have tarnished the global image of the United States just under 100 days before millions of fans are expected to visit for the World Cup. This summer’s unprecedented 48-team World Cup with 104 matches across the US, Canada and Mexico had been …

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A drone video showing a massive pod of dolphins moving just offshore of Bahía Drake on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula has gone viral on social media, drawing attention to a spectacle that marine experts say is common in the country’s South Pacific waters. The footage was posted last week by the Instagram account Deep Blue …

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Barra del Colorado’s tourism-fishing sector held a community training session aimed at tightening standards for sportfishing and protecting the fishery that sustains much of the local economy. The workshop brought together anglers, boat captains, and tourism operators for a hands-on review of practices designed to increase post-release survival and reduce stress on target species. The …

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Carlos Alcaraz’s unbeaten start to 2026 now heads to Indian Wells, where he will chase a third straight title in the California desert while Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic loom as the biggest threats in the season’s first Masters 1000. Starting Wednesday, the Spanish world number one will try to become a three-time champion at …

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Costa Rica authorities handed over a Syrian national to the United States after his arrest last year on charges of running a human smuggling operation. The man, known by the last name Maklad, led a group that moved migrants from Egypt, Venezuela, and Guatemala through New Mexico between 2022 and 2025, according to Osvaldo Ramírez, …

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New York’s Empire State Building was illuminated in the colors of the flags of 2026 World Cup hosts Mexico, Canada and the United States Tuesday as organizers marked 100 days until kick-off. Organizers were joined by the tournament’s three mascots, Canada’s Maple the moose, Mexico’s Zayu the jaguar and Clutch the American bald eagle for …

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