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I recently watched the original Jurassic Park for the first time. I had often heard the movie was based in Costa Rica, but less than 10 minutes in, I realized that Spielberg and company did not do their homework. As anyone who has seen it knows, the movie starts with a graphic reading ‘San Jose, …
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A team from the FBI’s Joint Task Force Vulcan touched down in Guatemala yesterday to assist local forces in tracking down 16 fugitive leaders of the Barrio 18 gang. The escapees broke out of a high-security prison last month, sparking a nationwide security shakeup and drawing international attention to the country’s battle against organized crime. …
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Costa Rica’s national team drew 0-0 with Honduras in their final Concacaf qualifier match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sealing elimination for both sides at the Estadio Nacional last night. The result left Costa Rica in third place in Group C with seven points from a 1-4-1 record. Honduras finished second with nine points …
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Costa Rica has earned second place in the Wanderlust Readers’ Travel Awards for the most desirable country in the world. The ranking places the nation just behind Japan, with Canada in third. Voters selected Costa Rica for its natural features and travel options. The awards, announced earlier this month, drew from 208,000 participants who cast …
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Costa Rica has entered a new chapter in its film industry by submitting a single documentary for consideration in two major Academy Award categories. The film, “The Altar Boy, the Priest, and the Gardener” directed by Juan Manuel Fernández Escoto, represents our country’s first attempt to get nominations for both Best International Feature Film and …
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Environmental activists in Costa Rica continue to face escalating threats, harassment, and legal intimidation as they challenge projects that harm ecosystems. Groups report a systematic pattern of repression, including public stigmatization, digital attacks, and abusive lawsuits meant to exhaust resources and silence opposition. In Puntarenas, billboards have appeared labeling local defenders as “persona non grata,” …
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The Supreme Court of Justice extended the suspension of Randall Zúñiga as director of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) for three more months on Monday. Judges made the decision after reviewing a preliminary report from the Judicial Inspection Tribunal, which continues to probe allegations against him. The extension takes effect immediately and keeps Zúñiga on …
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The Supreme Court of the United States agreed on Monday to examine whether federal authorities can turn away asylum seekers before they cross the border with Mexico to file their claim. This policy, known as “metering,” was rescinded by the administration of Democrat Joe Biden, but his successor, Republican Donald Trump, wants the nation’s highest …
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Costa Rica’s national team faces a defining moment tomorrow in their quest for a spot at the 2026 World Cup. A recent 1-0 loss to Haiti has left the squad relying on a specific set of results to advance, turning the upcoming home game against Honduras into a high-stakes battle. The defeat in Port-au-Prince came …
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Washington has moved forward with reactivating shuttered military installations in Panama and Puerto Rico to increase its regional footprint. Efforts to do the same in Ecuador failed after voters turned down the proposal in a referendum. American forces have resumed operations at Fort Sherman in Panama, a site dormant since the U.S. handed over the …
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