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Mauricio Claver-Carone, the Trump administration’s special envoy for Latin America, outlined key priorities for upcoming talks with Costa Rica during a press briefing. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, currently in Panama, will soon visit Costa Rica as part of a six-day diplomatic tour focused on advancing President Donald Trump’s hemispheric agenda. Claver-Carone emphasized the U.S. …

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In celebration of World Water Day, the Central Conservation Area of MINAE-SINAC will host a unique hiking event on February 8, 2025, in the Irazú and Turrialba Volcanoes Conservation Block. This distinct experience will lead participants to the summit of the Irazú Volcano National Park, particularly in the Craters area, with the hike starting at …

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Keeping kids busy on a family vacation can feel like a full-time job taking away from the fact that you are supposed to be on vacation. Zip lines, waterfalls, and rafting will keep them entertained, but there is so much more to Costa Rica. Here are some budget friendly ways to spark their curiosity and …

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Panamanian police on Friday fired tear gas and clashed with protesters angered by Donald Trump’s threat to take control of the Panama Canal, ahead of a visit this weekend by the US president’s top diplomat. The demonstrators, who included university students and teachers, burned an effigy and photos of Trump — who accuses China of …

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Bitcoin enthusiasts seeking to turn a mountain town in El Salvador into a cryptocurrency haven hope that US President Donald Trump’s return to the White House will boost their cause. At one of the many cafes in the municipality of Berlin that accepts cryptocurrency, barista Marcela Flores sees “good times” ahead. “With Trump’s election and …

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Say goodbye to overcrowded beaches and hello to a new marina! El Coco is set for a major transformation as plans for a state-of-the-art maritime complex get underway. This ambitious project, a joint effort between the Municipality of Carrillo and the Association for the Development of the Marina del Coco (ASODEMAC), promises to redefine this …

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Daniel Ortega and his wife Rosario Murillo have consolidated their absolute control in Nicaragua: as president and “co-president” they will control all state powers and civil society, according to a constitutional reform ratified Thursday by Parliament. The government term extends from five to six years, and the already powerful Murillo rises in rank from vice …

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An international delegation from the Inter-American Press Association (IAPA) has concluded its visit to Costa Rica with a stark warning: freedom of expression and press freedom are under increasing threat in the country. The IAPA mission, which met with media executives and journalists from various outlets, including among others, La Nación, La Teja, Extra, Teletica …

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The Costa Rican government, led by President Rodrigo Chaves, has announced its intention to introduce a bill that would significantly increase prison sentences for those involved in abortions. The proposed reform to the Penal Code seeks to align the country’s criminal legislation with a more restrictive stance on abortion, prioritizing the protection of life from …

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El Salvador, the world’s first nation to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, is taking steps to loosen its grip on the cryptocurrency. This move comes as part of a reform package aimed at securing a $1.4 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF loan, intended to address El Salvador’s balance of payment …

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