Why Honduras Still Has No President Days After a Razor Thin Vote

Hondurans are on edge. Three days after the elections, they still don’t know who will govern them for the next four years due to problems in the scrutiny, which shows a technical tie. The right-wing television presenter Salvador Nasralla (Liberal Party) is in the lead with 40.3% of the votes, compared to 39.6% for the …

U.S. Returns 13 Pre-Columbian Artifacts to Costa Rica

The United States government returned 13 pre-Columbian artifacts to Costa Rica this week, marking another step in the repatriation of items seized during a massive FBI operation in 2014. The pieces, including 12 stone axes and one ceramic ocarina, now rest with the National Museum of Costa Rica after years of identification and diplomatic coordination. …

More Tickets Released for Bad Bunny’s Sold-Out Shows in Costa Rica

Fans of Bad Bunny got a second chance this week when promoter Move Concerts released a fresh batch of tickets for the artist’s back-to-back concerts at Estadio Nacional. The shows, part of his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour, take place on December 5 and 6, drawing massive crowds from across Central America and beyond. …

Costa Rica Capital Glows with Christmas Lights in Seven Parks

Our capital city marked the start of the holiday season on Tuesday evening when municipal officials flipped the switch on more than 400 lighting systems, brightening at least seven public parks and key areas in the historic center. The ceremony unfolded at Central Park just after 6 p.m., drawing families, locals, and visitors who gathered …

US Troops Stage New Combat Drills in Panama as Venezuela Standoff Grows

A group of US soldiers is carrying out combat exercises on Panama’s Caribbean coast, the third drill of its kind so far this year, against the backdrop of rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela. In the maneuvers, held at the former US military base of Sherman at the Atlantic entrance of the Panama …

Costa Rica Eyes Complete Vape Ban to Combat Rising Teen Use and Risks

A lawmaker from Costa Rica’s ruling party has introduced a bill to outlaw vapes entirely, targeting their import, sale, and use across the country. Ada Acuña, a deputy with the Partido Progreso Social Democrático, filed the proposal on November 18 under file number 25.309. The measure aims to prohibit all activities related to electronic nicotine …

Trump Pardon Frees Ex Honduran President Hernández Before Crucial Vote

Juan Orlando Hernández has a kind of luck that borders on a miracle. Born in a very poor household, he rose to become president of Honduras, and when it seemed he would spend the rest of his life in prison for drug trafficking, he received a pardon from Donald Trump. Brought down from grace by …

Costa Rica’s La Fortuna Waterfall Ranks in Top 1% Globally on TripAdvisor

La Fortuna Waterfall in Costa Rica received TripAdvisor’s “Best of the Best” award for the second straight year in the Travellers’ Choice 2025 rankings. This honor places the site among the top 1% of attractions globally, based on millions of traveler reviews and ratings. The waterfall, a key draw in the Arenal Volcano National Park …

Spirit Airlines Starts Nonstop Flights to Belize from Fort Lauderdale

Spirit Airlines has started nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Belize City, marking a new option for travelers heading to Central America. The service began on November 21, and it runs three times a week on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays. This route connects Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport with Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport in Belize …

Costa Rica Ranks Third in 2025 Global Retirement Index

Costa Rica has earned third place in International Living’s 34th Annual Global Retirement Index for 2025, a solid performance that keeps the country among the world’s top retirement spots despite a slight drop from recent years. The index, which evaluates countries based on factors like cost of living, healthcare, climate, and residency options, highlights Costa …