Costa Rica’s wildlife faces perils, as authorities have continously failed to build wildlife crossings. Nonetheless, the Constitutional Court has taken a firm stance in defense of the country’s fauna. The Cout accepted a motion of disobedience against Efraím Zeledón, executive director of the National Roads Council (CONAVI), for failing to comply with a court order …

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Costa Rica is a bird-watching paradise, offering an incredible diversity with close to 900 recorded species, including resident and migratory species. One reason for Costa Rica’s extraordinary bird life is the country’s wide variety of habitats: rainforests, mangroves, beaches, cloud forests, rivers, and much more. While there are many popular sites for bird-watching, a premier …

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Sexual abuse, daily beatings, rotten food: The government of Nicolás Maduro on Monday denounced “torture” against Venezuelan migrants sent by the United States to El Salvador’s mega-prison for gang members. These 252 Venezuelans were repatriated on Friday as part of a prisoner exchange between Washington and Caracas, which in return released 10 U.S. citizens and …

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Nearly 200 people joined the Municipality of Nicoya this Sunday to inaugurate a new park at the Annexation Monument, an initiative that blends recreation, history, and culture in the heart of the canton. The event was part of the commemorative activities for the 201st anniversary of the Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya to Costa …

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Ten of Costa Rica’s leading business chambers have sent a joint letter to the Central Bank calling for an immediate adjustment to the country’s monetary policy. They argue that the persistently low dollar exchange rate is damaging all sectors of the economy and driving up production costs. Sergio Capon, president of the Costa Rican Chamber …

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner passed away at 54 from an accidental drowning. He gained fame as Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” playing the son in the family from 1984 to 1992. The accident took place in Costa Rica during a family vacation. Warner drowned while swimming near Cocles beach in Limon province. Police reported that a …

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Costa Rica has added a new attraction to its archaeological sites with the opening of a pedestrian bridge at Guayabo National Monument. The structure spans the ancient pre-Columbian causeway, letting visitors walk above without touching the historic stones below. Officials from the tourism institute rolled it out to allow locals and visitors to explore the …

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Keylor Navas has agreed to become the new goalkeeper for Pumas UNAM, marking one of the biggest signings in recent Liga MX history. The Costa Rican star, known for his standout performances in Europe, will leave Newell’s Old Boys in Argentina after tough negotiations between the clubs. Pumas stepped up their pursuit following a shaky …

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The leader of Panama’s main union, Saúl Méndez, accused of fraud and money laundering, left for exile in Bolivia this Saturday. He had taken refuge in the Bolivian embassy two months ago after denouncing political persecution, the organization reported. His departure comes two days after the Panamanian government filed a lawsuit in a labor court …

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Quick! Think of a purple bird! It’s a little difficult, right? I searched my brain and came up with a purple martin. A small bird in the swallow family. But that’s not a satisfying answer because it’s only kind of purple. It’s one of those shiny blackish birds that appear blue or purple if the …

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