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In San Salvador, a court sentenced environmental lawyer Alejandro Henríquez and community leader José Ángel Pérez to three years in prison on charges of aggressive resistance and public disorder. The ruling came after their arrest following a protest that called on President Nayib Bukele to stop the eviction of families from a peasant cooperative on …

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Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves lashed out at opposition lawmakers after Congress rejected a request to strip him of immunity, a step that could have opened the door to an investigation and possible removal from office. The Supreme Electoral Tribunal had asked legislators to lift Chaves’ protections so he could be investigated for allegedly using …

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Costa Rica was given a spot among the world’s leading destinations for remote workers looking ahead to 2026. According to recent Google search trends, our country ranks third in the top five trending places for digital nomads, behind Colombia and New Zealand, and ahead of Latvia and Bulgaria. This position highlights Costa Rica’s growing appeal …

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In a move that has sent ripples through the tennis community, world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday that he has ended his professional relationship with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after more than seven years of collaboration. The 22-year-old Spaniard, who has dominated the sport with his explosive style and six Grand Slam titles, …

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Hotels across the country project an average occupancy rate of 77% for the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, based on a survey from the Costa Rican Chamber of Hotels (CCH). This marks the lowest forecast for the period since 2022, when expectations ranged between 84% and 85%. The survey covered properties of …

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Authorities closed a key section of the Interamericana Sur highway after a sinkhole formed from a collapsed culvert, disrupting travel between Buenos Aires and Paso Real in Puntarenas province. The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) ordered the full shutdown of Route 2 for eight days to allow emergency repairs. The incident occurred at …

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Judicial authorities have identified and publicized the face of the remaining suspect linked to the brutal slaying of a European couple in this coastal town. The Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) named Bryan López Villalobos, known by the alias “Vampi,” as the fugitive they seek in connection with the September murders of Rüdiger Schickhaus and …

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President Rodrigo Chaves sidestepped a potential removal from office for the second time this year when lawmakers turned down a bid to strip his immunity. The vote, held in a special session on Tuesday, centered on claims that he misused his position to push a political agenda before the February 2026 elections. The Supreme Electoral …

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Picnic Festival organizers revealed the lineup for the 2026 edition yesterday, setting the stage for two days of live music at Centro de Eventos Pedregal. The event features headliners Christina Aguilera, Maná and Christian Nodal, drawing fans from across the region. The festival returns on consecutive Saturdays, March 14 and 21, with performances spread over …

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Every traveler, no matter how many places they’ve visited, is always hoping to be surprised again — especially those returning to Costa Rica with a clearer, more refined sense of what they’re looking for. With two coastlines and countless remarkable beaches, finding one that truly stands out is not always easy. Yet Punta Uva, in …

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