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US President Donald Trump warned Monday of “serious consequences” if a supposed attempt to “change” the results of Honduras’s presidential election is confirmed, as a technical tie persists between right-wing candidates Nasry Asfura, whom he backs, and Salvador Nasralla. Trump has taken an active role in the vote held Sunday, threatening to cut cooperation with …

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Change is in the air. The threatening, gray, rain-filled clouds of September and October are starting to give way to the pleasing, fluffy, white clouds of dry season. That means high season is right around the corner and the near-empty local beaches are about to see a significant uptick in both Tico and foreign visitors. …

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A wave of dead fish, birds and reptiles has washed up along the canals and beaches linked to Madre de Dios Lagoon, signaling a fresh environmental crisis in this key biodiversity zone on Costa Rica’s Caribbean side. Local residents and tourism operators report seeing hundreds of snook, snapper, tilapia, seagulls and even crocodiles floating lifeless …

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Costa Rica has stepped into the global spotlight with a joint bid to co-host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup alongside the United States, Mexico, and Jamaica. The four nations submitted their formal proposal to FIFA last week, marking a significant move for women’s football in the region. The bid, announced in October, positions the …

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Alexandra Korneva lifted the trophy at the ITF J30 San José this past weekend, capping a strong performance that highlights how local tournaments here serve as early markers for young talents eyeing bigger prizes, including the junior draws at the Australian Open. The Armenian teenager’s victory came just days before the calendar flips to a …

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Nasry Asfura, the candidate backed by US president Donald Trump, and his rival Salvador Nasralla, also from the right, remained in a tight battle on Monday for victory in Honduras’ presidential election. Asfura, 67, is leading Nasralla by two-tenths of a percentage point after 56% of the tally sheets were counted, according to the National …

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Officials have outlined the Master Plan for our Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Jose through 2042, but details focus mainly on near-term work while leaving longer-range actions more general. The plan addresses growing passenger numbers, with current projects set to wrap up by 2027 and broader goals for capacity in later years. Aeris, the …

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On a magical night in front of their fans, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami thrashed New York City 5–1 on Saturday and advanced to the first MLS (Major League Soccer) final in club history, where they will face the Vancouver Whitecaps of German star Thomas Müller. The Canadian side, who beat San Diego FC 3–1 in …

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Crowds gather in the central park here as the Feria del Chicharrón kicks off its 2025 edition, drawing locals and visitors to sample the region’s signature pork dishes. The event, which started on November 29 and runs through December 8, turns the quiet town into a hub of food, music and family activities. Organizers from …

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United States President Donald Trump warned this Saturday that the airspace over and around Venezuela should be considered completely closed, in the context of an escalating confrontation with leftist president Nicolás Maduro. “To all airlines, pilots, drug traffickers and human traffickers, please consider that the airspace over and around Venezuela is closed in its entirety,” …

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