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Authorities closed a key section of the Interamericana Sur highway after a sinkhole formed from a collapsed culvert, disrupting travel between Buenos Aires and Paso Real in Puntarenas province. The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) ordered the full shutdown of Route 2 for eight days to allow emergency repairs. The incident occurred at …

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Judicial authorities have identified and publicized the face of the remaining suspect linked to the brutal slaying of a European couple in this coastal town. The Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) named Bryan López Villalobos, known by the alias “Vampi,” as the fugitive they seek in connection with the September murders of Rüdiger Schickhaus and …

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President Rodrigo Chaves sidestepped a potential removal from office for the second time this year when lawmakers turned down a bid to strip his immunity. The vote, held in a special session on Tuesday, centered on claims that he misused his position to push a political agenda before the February 2026 elections. The Supreme Electoral …

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Picnic Festival organizers revealed the lineup for the 2026 edition yesterday, setting the stage for two days of live music at Centro de Eventos Pedregal. The event features headliners Christina Aguilera, Maná and Christian Nodal, drawing fans from across the region. The festival returns on consecutive Saturdays, March 14 and 21, with performances spread over …

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Every traveler, no matter how many places they’ve visited, is always hoping to be surprised again — especially those returning to Costa Rica with a clearer, more refined sense of what they’re looking for. With two coastlines and countless remarkable beaches, finding one that truly stands out is not always easy. Yet Punta Uva, in …

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The WTA has named the grueling Rome semifinal between Coco Gauff and Qinwen Zheng as its 2025 Match of the Year, a fan-voted honor that highlights one of the season’s most endurance-testing battles on clay. Fans selected the three-hour, 22-minute clash from the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, where Gauff edged out Zheng 7-6(3), 4-6, 7-6(4) in …

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FIFA has rolled out a new ticket pricing option for the 2026 World Cup, setting some seats at $60 for supporters of qualified national teams. The decision follows widespread complaints about steep initial prices that left many fans sidelined. The Supporter Entry Tier prices tickets at $60 for every one of the 104 games, right …

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A judge in Pavas has given the go-ahead for the extradition of Jordie Kevin Picado Grijalba, known as Noni, to face charges in the United States. Authorities identify him as a key figure in the South Caribbean Cartel, a group tied to large-scale cocaine shipments from South America through Costa Rica. The Tribunal Penal de …

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President Rodrigo Chaves stands before a critical test today as lawmakers convene to decide on lifting his immunity, opening the door to an investigation into claims that he misused his position to sway the upcoming 2026 elections. The 64-year-old leader, known for his firm stance against crime that keeps his approval ratings high, calls the …

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Costa Rica saw a notable increase in tourist arrivals last month, providing a boost to an industry that has faced uneven performance throughout the year. Air arrivals reached 225,679 in November, up 12.2% from the 201,152 recorded in the same month of 2024, according to data from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute. This growth comes …

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