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Holders Argentina and leading contenders Spain were handed kind draws for the 2026 World Cup in a star-studded ceremony on Friday which saw US President Donald Trump receive FIFA’s new peace prize. The event in Washington started the final countdown to the tournament, six months out from the first-ever 48-team World Cup, with much-fancied France …

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A week from now I’ll be back in Costa Rica. Three months gone, and I’m ready for the plane to touch down and to hear the words “Bienvenidos a Costa Rica.” I’m even looking forward to slogging through immigration and customs and walking out into the labyrinth of ride hustlers. Their numbers will be fewer …

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Dutch DJ Martin Garrix has added Costa Rica to his list of stops for the Americas Tour set for 2026. The electronic music producer shared the news on his social media accounts, listing 16 cities across North and South America. Garrix will perform in San José on November 27, 2026, at Parque Viva in La …

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Costa Rican families planning trips to the United States, Canada, or Mexico in 2026 face higher costs as the mid-year school break overlaps with the FIFA World Cup. The tournament, hosted across North America, runs from June 11 to July 19, drawing millions of fans and pushing up prices for flights, hotels, and other services. …

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The Chinese Embassy here has told presidential candidate Eliécer Feinzaig to stop meddling in China’s affairs and avoid actions that could harm relations between the two countries. In a statement released this week, the embassy accused Feinzaig of confusing facts and interfering in internal matters by suggesting Costa Rica restore diplomatic links with Taiwan. Feinzaig, …

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Costa Rica, alongside Brazil and Panama, has secured new international safeguards for two species of two-toed sloths, as nations at the United Nations Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) voted to add them to Appendix II. The decision came during the CITES Conference of the Parties (CoP20) in Uzbekistan, addressing the surge in …

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As the 2026 Australian Open approaches, Latin American tennis is showing signs of a resurgence, with a mix of established names and rising talents ready to challenge on Melbourne’s hard courts. Argentina and Brazil continue to anchor the region’s presence, but players from Chile and Colombia are adding depth, bringing experience from recent seasons and …

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Trump’s former campaign manager, Brad Parscale, provided advice to the campaign of Nasry Asfura, a right-wing presidential candidate in Honduras endorsed by the U.S. president. The New York Times reports, Parscale, who led Trump’s 2020 re-election effort until his replacement four months before the vote, collaborated with consultants on Asfura’s team ahead of the November …

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Hyatt Centric San José Escazú celebrates its first year in operation today by launching its Festive Season 2025. The event, set to begin at 6 p.m., signals the start of the hotel’s holiday programming and draws locals and visitors to join in the traditions. The celebration features live music performances, specialty cocktails inspired by the …

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The countdown to the 2026 World Cup, the biggest in football history, begins this Friday with the draw ceremony in Washington, with Donald Trump poised to take a huge share of the spotlight. From June 11 to July 19, 48 national teams will battle across the United States, Mexico and Canada for the crown currently …

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