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Officials from Costa Rica’s National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) have raised alarms over a spike in unauthorized entries to national parks and other protected zones during the recent holiday period. Between late December 2025 and early January 2026, authorities identified 408 individuals entering these areas through unofficial routes, with volcanic sites bearing the brunt …

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The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Costa Rica reacted strongly to statements made by the new U.S. ambassador to the country, Melinda Hildebrand, who said on January 5 that China’s economic influence represents one of the challenges facing Costa Rica. The statements that triggered the Chinese reaction were made on January 5, …

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The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) warned that Costa Rica’s tourism ended 2025 with a modest 1% increase in international arrivals, a figure that signals a slowdown compared to other destinations in the region. The country welcomed 2.689 million tourists by air, up from 2.661 million in 2024. While the result avoided a negative close, …

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As the 2026 Australian Open begins on Sunday, top tennis players welcome the tournament’s record prize pool but call for deeper changes across all Grand Slams. The event’s total purse rose 16 percent to A$111.5 million (US$75 million), with singles champions set to earn A$4.15 million each – a 19 percent jump from last year. …

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The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a series of safety warnings on Friday for airspace over Mexico and Central America. The alerts point to potential military activity and interference with satellite navigation systems that could affect flights. Pilots received instructions to take extra care at every altitude, including during climbs, descents, and overflights. …

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In 2026, Costa Rica will finally gain access to one of the world’s most advanced medical technologies. one capable of simultaneously detecting nine types of cancer in a short period of time and even before the body shows any warning signs. This was announced by the Center for Research in Surgery and Cancer (CICICA) at …

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A plane carrying 231 Venezuelans touched down at Maiquetia International Airport in Caracas today, marking the first deportation flight from the United States since the removal of former President Nicolas Maduro. The flight originated in Phoenix, Arizona, and signals a shift in U.S.-Venezuela ties following recent military actions. U.S. forces captured Maduro two weeks ago …

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The Fiestas de Palmares 2026 began yesterday with a parade through the streets and the opening of the PalmarINK art gallery. Thousands gathered for the event’s first day, which ended with a concert featuring Trío Los Panchos and Trío Los Dandys at 7 p.m. in the redondel. Organizers from the Asociación Cívica Palmareña reported no …

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A violent multi-vehicle crash on the Autopista General Cañas (Route 1) late Thursday night triggered hours of closures and heavy congestion Friday morning on one of Costa Rica’s busiest commuter corridors, with a second collision adding to delays near San José. Emergency agencies were dispatched around 8:41 p.m. Thursday to the San José–Alajuela lanes near …

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Chicks chirp anxiously when Jade arrives to feed them. Since her father was detained in El Salvador’s anti-gang war, she has had to work on her grandmother’s farm and endure classmates saying her “dad” is a criminal. President Nayib Bukele’s crackdown pushed violence down to historic lows by jailing around 91,000 people, but it has …

Read more “Children left behind as El Salvador’s anti gang crackdown fills prisons”