Panama’s president, José Raúl Mulino, said that he wants to negotiate a new concession contract with the Hong Kong–based Hutchison Holdings subsidiary to continue operating two ports on the interoceanic canal. His remarks come a week after Panama’s comptroller’s office asked the Supreme Court to annul the contract with Panama Ports, a Hutchison subsidiary that …

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The Trump administration stepped up pressure on Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro today by offering a $50 million reward for tips that lead to his capture. Officials say this move targets his alleged ties to drug cartels and aims to hold him accountable for flooding the U.S. with narcotics. Attorney General Pam Bondi made the announcement in …

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Bahía Santa Elena is one of the best-preserved marine areas in the Costa Rica, renowned for its biological richness, scenic beauty, and ecological importance. This area is part of the Bahía Santa Elena Marine Management Area, a conservation space that protects key marine ecosystems such as rocky reefs, mangroves, and feeding grounds for various marine …

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Cybercrime is a serious problem in Costa Rica. The number of victims is rapidly growing and so are the different techniques used by criminals to commit them. Behind the epidemic of cyberbanking fraud hitting Costa Rica are not independent criminals, but rather complex structures that function as criminal enterprises. The Cybercrime Prosecutor’s Office revealed that …

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Traffic came to a standstill yesterda afternoon on National Route 32 after a massive landslide forced the complete closure of one of the country’s busiest highways. Officials from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) say the main route linking San José to the Caribbean port city of Limón is expected to stay closed …

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Guatemalan officials handed over former mayor Romeo Ramos Cruz to US authorities this week, marking another blow to drug networks operating in Central America. Ramos, 57, faces serious accusations of playing a central role in moving cocaine shipments bound for American streets. Authorities arrested Ramos on May 15 in his hometown of Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, …

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The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica named Jennifer Savage as its new chargé d’affaires yesterday. She steps in to lead the diplomatic mission until the next ambassador arrives. Savage, a career Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State, brings close to 30 years of experience in consular, political, economic, and management positions. Her …

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The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of American businessman Eshraghollah Vatani. Vatani was reported missing at the end of May in Quepos and was tragically found dead days later in Cartago. A 21-year-old man, identified as Carrier, and a 17-year-old girl are believed to be responsible for …

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Representatives from 184 countries began negotiations on Tuesday at the UN headquarters in Geneva to draft, within ten days, the first global treaty aimed at reducing plastic pollution that threatens to choke the planet. At the official opening of the debates, Ecuadorian diplomat Luis Vayas Valdivieso, who chairs the negotiating committee, urged states to take …

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IKEA plans to open its first store in Costa Rica after signing a franchise agreement with Sarton Group. The deal announced today gives Sarton exclusive rights to build and run IKEA operations in the country, along with Panama. Sarton Group already handles IKEA stores in places like the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and the Spanish …

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