Author: allthingspanama.net

The United States carried out airstrikes on Venezuelan military sites early this morning, leading to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. President Donald Trump announced the operation on social media, stating that U.S. forces executed a large-scale strike and removed the couple from the country. Maduro faces charges in New …

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United States forces bombed several sites in Caracas early this morning, leading to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, according to an announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump. The attacks started around 2 a.m. local time, with residents reporting multiple explosions and low-flying aircraft over the capital. Smoke rose from key locations, including military …

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Comedian and late-night host Jimmy Fallon wrapped up 2025 with a family trip to Costa Rica, choosing the Papagayo Peninsula for a mix of relaxation and outdoor fun. His visit, from December 19 to 23, put a fresh focus on the region’s growing status as a top spot for high-end tourism. Fallon, known for “The …

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Tennis fans around the world got a jolt of nostalgia on New Year’s Day when organizers announced that Venus Williams, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, has secured a wildcard entry into the main draw of the 2026 Australian Open. At 45, Williams will become the oldest woman ever to compete in the tournament’s main …

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Panama’s president, José Raúl Mulino, said on Friday that the crisis with the United States is over, after Donald Trump threatened in 2025 to take back the interoceanic canal because it was supposedly controlled by China. Since taking office a year ago, Trump launched a diplomatic pressure campaign against Panama, arguing that Beijing controls the …

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With the new year underway, Costa Rica’s political scene shifts back into high gear. The mandatory holiday truce on campaigning, enforced from December 16 through January 1, has now concluded. This clears the path for candidates to launch full-scale efforts leading up to the general elections on February 1. The truce, outlined in Article 136 …

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As the new year begins here in Costa Rica, traffic authorities report that over 256,700 vehicles across the country lack the 2026 Marchamo sticker, leaving their owners at risk of hefty fines and other penalties. The Marchamo, Costa Rica’s annual vehicle circulation right, must be paid by December 31 each year to allow legal driving …

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Panama ruled out on Wednesday that the Gulf Clan, Colombia’s largest drug-trafficking cartel, maintains a permanent presence in its border areas, though it reported growing “pressure” from Colombian criminal groups. The Gulf Clan, designated a terrorist organization by the United States, has been linked by authorities to drug smuggling toward the U.S. and Europe, as …

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Elesban Rodríguez, director of the Banda Municipal de Zarcero, stepped into the spotlight at the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on New Year’s Day. He became the first Latino band director to ride on the Band Directors float, a key part of the event that honors music educators from around the world. Rodríguez joined …

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Surfers and local communities in Peru, Chile, and Ecuador have stepped up efforts to safeguard their coastlines, pushing for laws that protect key surf spots from development and environmental threats. This movement highlights a shift where wave riders lead conservation, with potential benefits for tourism economies like Costa Rica’s. In Peru, a law passed in …

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