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The Canadian government has refreshed its travel guidance for visitors heading to Costa Rica, maintaining a call for high caution because of widespread crime. The advisory, last revised on October 28, points to familiar issues that continue to affect travelers in urban centers and coastal spots. Theft remains a persistent problem nationwide. Tourists often face …

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The suspects, arrested last month in a coordinated operation, include Michael Corella Amador, a Public Force officer known by the alias Rojo, along with William Iván Ramírez Arguedas, alias Rambo or Kimba; Gerardo Castro Muñoz, alias Precioso, Muñeco, or Lalo; and Jorge William Cordero Obregón, alias Gordo, Candado, or Pallín. All four hail from Costa …

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In a speech in Riyadh in May, President Donald Trump denounced generations of US interventionism, saying the Middle East was only made worse by Americans who fly in “giving you lectures on how to live and how to govern your own affairs.” Those views apparently do not extend to Latin America, where he instead has …

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Costa Rica remains under a yellow alert nationwide as the first cold front of the season sweeps in, intensifying rainfall and prompting authorities to warn of potential floods and landslides. The National Emergency Commission (CNE) activated the alert late Thursday, citing the combined effects of the cold front and ongoing rainy season patterns. CNE President …

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Rock fans in Costa Rica have reason to mark their calendars. The Killers, the Las Vegas band behind timeless anthems like “Mr. Brightside” and “When You Were Young,” will perform here next year. The concert takes place on March 25, 2026, at Parque Viva, starting at 7 p.m. The news broke through local outlets, confirming …

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Eliécer Feinzaig, presidential candidate and congressman for the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), was discharged from San José’s Hospital Metropolitano on Friday, one week after a head-on collision in Palmares that killed his adviser, Ericka Benavides. Doctors reported stable progress following surgery, and Feinzaig will rest at home before returning to public activity. In a message …

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The impact of the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump “has been less than expected” in Latin America, said the president of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), Sergio Díaz-Granados, in an interview. Dozens of economies around the world are facing U.S. customs duties as the “reciprocal” tariffs long threatened …

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In the United States, Halloween ranks as the second-biggest commercial holiday, pulling in billions each year through costumes, candy and decorations. Here in Costa Rica, the day draws mixed reactions—some embrace it with parties and trick-or-treating, while others push back, viewing it as a foreign import that clashes with national identity or Catholic values. Yet …

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A panel of United Nations human rights experts pressed the international community on Thursday to take action against Nicaragua’s leaders, Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, for what they described as systematic violations amounting to crimes against humanity. The experts presented their findings for the first time to the UN General Assembly, highlighting a pattern of …

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From La Llorona’s anguished weeping to El Cadejo’s ominous rattling chains, Costa Rica’s folklore is rich with chilling tales passed down through generations. For those intrigued by the supernatural side of Costa Rica, we’ve gathered the country’s most bone-chilling legends guaranteed to raise goosebumps. Get ready to discover the creepy colonial-era monsters, vengeful saints, ghostly …

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