Author: allthingspanama.net

Eight former presidents of Costa Rica issued a joint statement on Thursday defending our country’s democratic institutions, particularly the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), against recent international scrutiny. The leaders, representing various political parties and spanning terms from 1986 to 2022, addressed concerns raised by U.S. Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart about proceedings to lift President Rodrigo Chaves’ …

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Drivers on Route 32 faced another disruption today when fallen debris forced a temporary shutdown in the Zurquí area. The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) closed the road around 5 a.m. for safety reasons while crews cleared the material. By 10 a.m., traffic resumed, but heavy backups lingered from the early morning rush. …

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A senior official from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement testified in a federal court hearing that Costa Rica stands off-limits for deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant entangled in a high-profile human smuggling case. The statement came during proceedings in Maryland yesterday, where the Trump administration pushed to send Abrego Garcia to Liberia instead. …

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Costa Rica has submitted its updated climate plan to the United Nations, setting new goals to protect and restore coastal wetlands as part of its fight against global warming. The plan, known as the Nationally Determined Contribution or NDC for 2025-2035, targets mangroves and other blue carbon systems to cut emissions and build resilience along …

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Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday, strutting to victory after several dramatic missteps before the final round, including staging a walkout when an organiser of the beauty pageant chastised her. Contestants from Ivory Coast, the Philippines, Thailand and Venezuela also made it to the final stage, selected from more than 120 women …

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The Costa Rican Football Federation has ended its partnership with Mexican coach Miguel “El Piojo” Herrera after the national team missed out on the 2026 World Cup. The decision came on Thursday, November 20, following a meeting where federation leaders agreed to terminate his contract. In a short statement, the federation said Herrera and his …

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A U.S. Congressman has stepped into Costa Rica’s heated political debate, requesting a direct briefing from our country’s ambassador in Washington amid growing questions about our nation’s democratic processes. Florida Republican Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart voiced serious doubts about efforts to remove President Rodrigo Chaves’ immunity, calling the move a potential threat to electoral fairness just …

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Each year, as the wet season winds down in Costa Rica, the air fills with the calls of warblers and thrushes arriving from their northern breeding grounds. From my vantage point here in the heart of our country, where the La Amistad International Park spans our border with Panama, these birds represent more than seasonal …

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Guanacaste Airport rolls out new routes for the high season that started this month, featuring a fresh direct flight from Canada to Liberia. Canadian carrier Porter Airlines steps into Central America for the first time, linking Toronto Pearson International Airport and Ottawa International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport. The Ottawa to Guanacaste route …

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Officials from the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation kicked off a major renovation of the bridge over the Tempisque River in Guardia de Liberia tomorrow. The project addresses years of wear on a structure that handles heavy daily traffic in Guanacaste. Workers plan to invest ₡2.531 billion in the effort, with completion set for …

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