Health authorities in Costa Rica report a steady climb in pertussis cases throughout 2025, prompting alerts for residents and visitors alike. The Ministry of Health confirms 159 laboratory-verified instances as of early December, up from 45 noted in May. This marks a notable shift from the 103 cases recorded in 2024, aligning with broader trends …
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Claudia Dobles, the presidential candidate for Alianza Agenda Ciudadana, has put forward a plan to reopen two key National Coast Guard Service stations in Sixaola and Bahía Drake. These outposts shut down during President Rodrigo Chaves’ administration, a move that critics say has left coastal areas more exposed to drug trafficking. Dobles’ government proposal focuses …
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For those unfamiliar, families in Costa Rica mark Christmas Day with a mix of quiet reflection and casual outings, building on the intense family focus of the night before. December 25 serves as a day to unwind after the late-night gatherings and church services of Nochebuena, when most of our Catholic population attends midnight mass …
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Panamanian airline Air Panama has started assessing plans to bring back direct flights between David in Chiriquí province and San José starting in 2026. Company leaders say the move forms part of broader efforts to boost links across the region. Eduardo Stagg, the airline’s president, noted that restarting the route would make travel easier for …
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The Honduran National Electoral Council on Wednesday named Nasry Asfura the winner of the country’s presidential election, capping a tense period of delays and disputes that has drawn attention across Central America. Council President Ana Paola Hall made the announcement during a plenary session in Tegucigalpa. “The plenary session of the national electoral council CNE …
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In Costa Rica, like in many other Latin American countries, Christmas Eve is a very special and meaningful celebration. This tradition has deep historical and religious roots that continue to shape how Costa Ricans experience the holiday today. Most Latin American countries were historically influenced by Catholicism, which was brought by Spanish and Portuguese colonizers. …
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The International Monetary Fund has revealed that El Salvador is advancing talks to sell its state-owned Chivo digital wallet, a move that signals shifts in the country’s Bitcoin strategy. This comes even as President Nayib Bukele earlier insisted his administration would keep acquiring the cryptocurrency. In a statement released this week, the IMF noted that …
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Much of Costa Rica will spend Christmas Eve under sun and strong winds, with only limited rain expected in a few regions, according to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN). Forecasters say a high-pressure system over the Caribbean is accelerating the trade winds, bringing a classic “Navidad ventosa” pattern: breezy to very windy conditions in the …
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Guatemalan authorities arrested a key Barrio 18 gang leader on Tuesday, marking the sixth recapture since a major prison escape two months ago that shook the country’s security apparatus and drew international support. Milton Noel Najarro, also known as “Dark” or “El Soberbio,” led the “Solo para Locos” clique within the gang. Police found him …
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Costa Rica’s Environmental Administrative Tribunal has issued a directive for the RIU Guanacaste hotel complex to repair mangrove and forest areas harmed during its construction in Playa Matapalo, Guanacaste. This decision wraps up a dispute that has dragged on for over 15 years, holding the developers accountable for altering sensitive coastal ecosystems. The tribunal’s ruling, …
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