Ecuador is negotiating a new program with the United States to receive 300 people each year with refugee status in that country, provided they have not committed crimes and have no health problems, Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld said Monday. Without giving further details, the minister made the announcement two days before the arrival in Quito …
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The trial against former President Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Echeverría restarted today in the Tribunal Penal de Hacienda y de la Función Pública, marking the latest chapter in a corruption probe that has dragged on since 2001. Rodríguez, who led Costa Rica from 1998 to 2002, faces charges of peculado alongside several ex-officials for allegedly accepting …
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Costa Rica has become one of the world’s top destinations for birdwatchers, with 940 species identified, and the canton of Turrialba stands out for its exceptional potential, officials said. The Chamber of Tourism of Turrialba is promoting birdwatching tourism as a new engine of growth, positioning the region to attract more nature-loving visitors. A significant …
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Migration in the region is undergoing a shift, marked by the mass return of migrants from the north to the south of the continent. This trend was documented in a report by a commission formed by the Office of the Ombudsman of Costa Rica and the Ombudsmen’s Offices of Panama and Colombia, with support from …
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Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador are developing a joint roadmap to curb the exploitation of oceans, focusing on the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. More than 50 representatives from the four countries met in Panama to exchange legal frameworks and technological tools to combat illegal fishing, a regional problem that threatens marine …
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A US guided missile cruiser, USS Lake Erie, was seen crossing the Panama Canal from the Pacific to the Caribbean Friday night, after the Trump administration deployed warships near the coast of Venezuela. Journalists saw the naval vessel passing through one of the canal’s locks at around 9:30 pm (0230 GMT Saturday) and navigating east …
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Budget carrier Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection again on Friday, marking its second filing in less than a year. The Florida-based airline, famous for low fares and bright yellow planes, first sought protection in November and exited in March after cutting nearly $800 million in debt. Now, it faces ongoing losses and …
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Uber drivers in Costa Rica who allege they were wrongfully disconnected from the platform are considering legal action against the company after a landmark court ruling determined there was an employment relationship between a driver and Uber, requiring the company to pay compensation, August 2025. One former driver, who worked with Uber from 2015 to …
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Hollywood actress Anna Kendrick chose Costa Rica for her 40th birthday celebration this month. The star, known for roles in films like Pitch Perfect and Twilight, spent time with friends and her boyfriend at a resort on our Pacific coast. Kendrick shared photos and a video recap on Instagram, capturing moments from the trip. She …
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Chiquita Brands, one of the world’s largest banana producers, will return to Panama and rehire thousands of employees after shutting down operations three months ago due to a prolonged strike. The announcement was made Friday by the Panamanian government following a high-level meeting in Brazil between President José Raúl Mulino and Chiquita executives. The company …
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