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Randall Gamboa Esquivel, a 52-year-old man from Pérez Zeledón, died after nearly two months in a Costa Rican hospital. His family confirmed the death, which followed a sharp health collapse while he remained in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention. Gamboa left Costa Rica last year to seek work in the United States. Authorities …

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El Salvador has turned heads this year with a sharp uptick in tourism, pulling in visitors eager for its mix of natural draws and newfound calm. By mid-2025, the country logged over 3 million arrivals, with forecasts pointing to 4 million by December. This growth stems from heavy investments in roads, hotels, and events, but …

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Presidential candidate and Congressman Eli Feinzaig of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) underwent surgery Saturday night to repair a fractured sternum sustained in a fatal traffic accident the previous day. The procedure followed medical recommendations for improved long-term healing, according to a party statement. Feinzaig remains stable and under observation at Metropolitan Hospital, where his …

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has filed a request with the country’s Supreme Court to revoke the nationality of opposition leader Leopoldo López, accusing him of calling for a U.S. military invasion and promoting an economic blockade against Venezuela. The move, announced by Foreign Minister Yván Gil on his Telegram channel, marks an unprecedented step in …

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Our under-17 women’s national team ended their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign on a tough note Friday evening, falling 3-1 to host nation Morocco in the final Group A match at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium. The defeat eliminated us from the tournament, while Morocco advanced to the round of 16 for the first time in …

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Guatemala faces ongoing challenges with gang activity, and recent events highlight how these groups test the system’s limits. On October 12, officials announced that 20 leaders from the Barrio 18 gang had broken out of Fraijanes II prison, a facility near the capital. This incident led to quick action, including the arrest of 23 guards …

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The United States announced on Friday financial sanctions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro for failing to combat drug trafficking, drawing a strong response from the president, who vowed he would not take “a single step back.” The U.S. Treasury Department also imposed sanctions on the leftist leader’s wife and one of his sons, as well …

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The coastal town of Tamarindo will host its fourth Halloween Fest from October 29 to November 1, drawing families, athletes, artists, and local business owners together for a mix of sports, art, food, and entertainment. The event, organized by the Tamarindo Integral Development Association (ADIT), aims to support the local economy during the slower months …

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My family was recently cleaning up our backyard, tidying up the mass of branches that had been ditched on the property by the local electric company after a recent tree-trimming campaign of the four massive mango trees that line the far side of the garden. As my husband and I made progress on the mountain …

Read more “Costa Rica Expat Guide to Creative DIY Home Repairs”

A head-on collision on the Bernardo Soto highway in Buenos Aires de Palmares, Alajuela, turned deadly Friday morning, killing Éricka Benavides, advisor to Congressman and presidential candidate Eli Feinzaig, and injuring three others, including Feinzaig himself. The crash happened around 8 a.m. when the pickup truck carrying Feinzaig, Benavides, and their driver slammed into an …

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