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The European Union has agreed to send an observer mission to monitor the country’s national elections for the first time, marking a new step in international oversight of the voting process. The mission will focus on key elements of the electoral system ahead of the February 1, vote. Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (TSE) officials received …
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Nick Kyrgios has given his strongest hint yet of a full-scale return to competitive tennis by entering the Kooyong Classic, a key warm-up ahead of the 2026 Australian Open. The Australian star, known for his flair and crowd-pulling antics, signed up for the exhibition event on Tuesday. Set for January 13 to 15 at Melbourne’s …
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Costa Rican and U.S. authorities completed a joint maritime operation that led to the seizure of 4.4 tons of cocaine, dealing a substantial hit to drug trafficking networks operating between South and North America. The action took place about 170 nautical miles from Puerto Golfito in the Pacific Ocean. Costa Rican Coast Guard teams worked …
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President Donald Trump declared on Friday that he plans to grant a full pardon to Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras serving a 45-year sentence in the United States for drug trafficking convictions. The announcement came days before Honduras holds its national elections, raising questions about U.S. influence in Central American politics. Hernández, …
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Colombian airline Avianca announced today that software issues in its Airbus A320 aircraft will cause major flight interruptions across its network, including key routes in Central America. The carrier expects these problems to last at least 10 days, leaving passengers in Costa Rica, El Salvador, and other regional hubs facing cancellations and delays. The disruptions …
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Mexican coach Miguel Herrera returned home after a tough stint with the Costa Rican national team, sharing his raw thoughts on the squad’s inability to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The failure marks the first time since 2010 that Los Ticos will sit out the global tournament, leaving fans and players alike grappling with …
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Carlos Alvarado Valverde, former director of the Coast Guard, former head of the Costa Rican Drug Control Institute (ICD), and respected security analyst, died Thursday at the age of 64. He had been experiencing health complications for about a month and had been hospitalized in Alajuela. Following in the footsteps of his father, Manuel Alvarado, …
Fans of Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny expressed frustration this week after organizers announced last-minute alterations to the stage setup for his upcoming concert in Costa Rica. The addition of “La Casita,” a secondary stage element popularized during his residency in Puerto Rico, has sparked debate among ticket holders who feel the change disrupts the …
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Inter Miami is within reach of its first MLS final in Saturday’s clash against New York City, a game it enters as favorite thanks to Lionel Messi’s unstoppable scoring streak. At 38, the Argentine star has had a hand in all 12 goals that propelled Inter through the playoffs and into Saturday’s Eastern Conference final. …
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The U.S. dollar continued its slide against the colón yesterday, closing at ₡493.47 in the Monex market, marking the lowest level in nearly two decades. This drop extends a streak of six consecutive sessions of declines, as reported by the Central Bank of Costa Rica. Traders in the Monex foreign exchange market saw the dollar …
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