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Gang members rioted this Friday in two prisons in Guatemala and took several guards and civilian employees hostage, a week after uprisings in which a guard was killed, the government reported. Last Saturday, police regained control of several prisons in the country after gang members had been rioting for several days, causing the death of …

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As everyone knows by now, our country stands out for its strong focus on protecting the environment. It leads in conservation efforts, manages its natural resources well, and supports ecotourism that lasts. It shows how people can share space with nature effectively. This Sunday, August 24, marks National Parks Day, and entry to all national …

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The National Emergency Commission (CNE) has declared a green weather alert across Costa Rica due to the expected increase in rainfall over the coming days. According to the CNE, the alert has been issued based on forecasts through Monday. Meteorologists explain that the presence of an upper-level trough (an elongated area of low atmospheric pressure …

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Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves denounced today an “attempted judicial coup” as he appeared before a congressional committee that must recommend to the full chamber whether to strip him of his immunity so he can be tried for corruption. The conservative leader, in power since 2022, is accused by the Prosecutor’s Office of the crime …

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As the infrastructure of Costa Rica advances, with new four-lane highways and a series of bypasses around San José that avoid the narrow, congested streets of the city, one relic hangs on—the one-lane bridge. There are about 6,500 bridges in Costa Rica, and it sometimes seems as if at least half fit only one car …

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Chocolate Sibö once again stood out at the International Chocolate Awards, the largest fine chocolate competition based in New York. The Costa Rican brand earned a bronze medal in the category of dark chocolate bars with more than 85% cocoa for its Super Oscuro 99% bar. The award was given after a blind evaluation by …

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An earthquake shook Costa Rica early Friday morning. The tremor occurred at 12:45 a.m. with a magnitude of 4.4. Its epicenter was located 1 kilometer southwest of San Juan de Tibás, at a depth of 5 kilometers, according to the Seismological and Volcanological Network of the University of Costa Rica. “This earthquake was widely felt …

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Images of a fan jumping from the stands to escape a beating as bottles, rocks and seats fly through the air at a game between Chilean and Argentine clubs in Buenos Aires on Wednesday highlight the enduring problem of violence in Latin American football. Over 100 people were arrested over the bloody battles between supporters …

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Three defendants accused of murdering an environmental activist in Honduras 11 months ago appeared before a court this Thursday for a preliminary hearing, the Judiciary reported. Activist and councilman Juan López was shot dead on the night of September 14 after leaving a church in Tocoa, 220 km northeast of Tegucigalpa. The crime was condemned …

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Costa Rican authorities continue to hold former security minister Celso Gamboa in custody as U.S. officials push for his extradition on drug charges. Recent revelations from FBI documents detail audio and video recordings of Gamboa negotiating cocaine shipments with undercover agents in San Jose. Gamboa, who served as Minister of Public Security from 2014 to …

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