WTA Crowns Gauff-Zheng Rome Semifinal as 2025 Match of the Year

The WTA has named the grueling Rome semifinal between Coco Gauff and Qinwen Zheng as its 2025 Match of the Year, a fan-voted honor that highlights one of the season’s most endurance-testing battles on clay. Fans selected the three-hour, 22-minute clash from the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, where Gauff edged out Zheng 7-6(3), 4-6, 7-6(4) in …

FIFA Lowers Some 2026 World Cup Prices Following Global Criticism

FIFA has rolled out a new ticket pricing option for the 2026 World Cup, setting some seats at $60 for supporters of qualified national teams. The decision follows widespread complaints about steep initial prices that left many fans sidelined. The Supporter Entry Tier prices tickets at $60 for every one of the 104 games, right …

Costa Rica Court Authorizes US Extradition for Alleged Cartel Deputy Noni

A judge in Pavas has given the go-ahead for the extradition of Jordie Kevin Picado Grijalba, known as Noni, to face charges in the United States. Authorities identify him as a key figure in the South Caribbean Cartel, a group tied to large-scale cocaine shipments from South America through Costa Rica. The Tribunal Penal de …

President Chaves’ Political Future Hangs on Costa Rica Immunity Decision

President Rodrigo Chaves stands before a critical test today as lawmakers convene to decide on lifting his immunity, opening the door to an investigation into claims that he misused his position to sway the upcoming 2026 elections. The 64-year-old leader, known for his firm stance against crime that keeps his approval ratings high, calls the …

Costa Rica Welcomes More Tourists in November

Costa Rica saw a notable increase in tourist arrivals last month, providing a boost to an industry that has faced uneven performance throughout the year. Air arrivals reached 225,679 in November, up 12.2% from the 201,152 recorded in the same month of 2024, according to data from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute. This growth comes …

Influenza Variant Circulates in Costa Rica as Health Officials Urge Prevention

Health officials in Costa Rica have confirmed the presence of a new influenza A(H3N2) variant, subclade K, as cases of respiratory illnesses rise during the holiday season. The Ministry of Health reports that the virus started spreading earlier than expected this year, prompting calls for stronger protective steps among residents. The World Health Organization indicates …

Top Prize Unsold in Costa Rica’s Gordo Navideño Lottery Draw

The Gordo Navideño 2025 draw wrapped up last night with a twist that left many stunned: the top prize went unclaimed because the winning ticket stayed unsold. The Junta de Protección Social (JPS) ran the event last night at 7:30 p.m., broadcast across national channels, and confirmed the details early today. The winning combination for …

Honduras Waits Two Weeks for Final Election Result as Recount Dispute Drags On

Hondurans have now gone two weeks without knowing who their next president will be, as the country waits for a special count that will determine the winner between conservative Nasry Asfura, backed by Donald Trump, and right-wing Salvador Nasralla. Asfura, a 67-year-old businessman, leads by less than two percentage points over Nasralla, a 72-year-old television …

Costa Rica Shifts Toward Regenerative Tourism Alongside Other Nations

Costa Rica has long stood out for its commitment to protecting natural areas through tourism. Now, our country joins a growing number of nations that push beyond basic protection. They aim to restore and improve ecosystems damaged by past activities. This approach, called regenerative tourism, changes how visitors interact with places they travel to. In …