Colombian singer Shakira has confirmed two extra performances in El Salvador next year after her initial three dates sold out in under 24 hours. The addition brings her total to five concerts in February 2026, all at the Estadio Nacional Jorge “El Mágico” González in San Salvador. The star shared the news on social media, …
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Panama’s government plans to discipline several oil tankers flying its flag after U.S. authorities targeted them for breaking rules. Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha made the statement on Friday. He said these ships ignored Panama’s maritime laws. The move comes after the U.S. seized the supertanker Centuries in the Caribbean. Officials suspect the vessel carried Venezuelan …
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In southern Costa Rica, the Térraba Indigenous community stands as a frontline defender against a deepening global biodiversity crisis. With one million species facing extinction and ecosystems eroding faster than ever, according to United Nations assessments, local efforts like those in Térraba offer a model for resistance and recovery. The Térraba people, known as the …
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Costa Rican travelers heading to the United States will find stricter immigration controls after a new rule took effect yesterday. The change requires all non-U.S. citizens, including tourists and permanent residents, to provide biometric data at both entry and exit points. The Department of Homeland Security finalized the policy last month, mandating facial photographs for …
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A passenger bus carrying travelers along Guatemala’s Inter-American Highway veered off the road and tumbled into a deep ravine late Friday, killing at least 15 people and injuring around 20 others, according to rescue officials on the scene. The accident happened at kilometer 174 in an area called the Alaska summit, within the district of …
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Airlines canceled more than 1,600 flights across the United States on Friday as winter storm Devin brought heavy snow and ice to the Midwest and Northeast during the busy post-Christmas travel period. New York braced for up to 10 inches of snow overnight, with freezing temperatures expected to continue through the weekend, complicating recovery efforts …
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A group of Venezuelans once held in El Salvador’s notorious Cecot prison spoke out in Caracas on Friday, pressing the United States to allow them to contest the gang-related charges that prompted their deportation. Their demand follows a federal court decision this week that mandates due process for those affected. The migrants, numbering 252, faced …
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Thousands of riders and spectators gather today for El Tope Nacional, marking the Day of the Horseman in Costa Rica. This year, the event shifts from its usual spot in San José to San Ramón, drawing participants from across the country to showcase their equestrian talents. The parade starts at 1 p.m. and runs until …
Drug gangs fighting for control have left 95 people dead in Quepos and Parrita since January 2024, according to data from the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ). The toll edges close to 100 as investigators review additional cases and hospital deaths tied to the violence. This surge marks a sharp rise in organized crime clashes in …
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In men’s tennis, Latin America’s clearest route to the sport’s biggest stages isn’t always singles. It’s doubles. Over the past two seasons, the region has produced a steady stream of elite doubles results: Grand Slam titles, Masters trophies, year-end No. 1 rankings and deep runs that keep Latin flags flying high into major tournaments, even …
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