The tragic death of Miller Gardner at a local resort has led to an unprecedented surge in hotel cancellations throughout the Manuel Antonio region. Miller, the son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner, was found dead on Saturday after his family reported that they all became seriously ill on the evening of Thursday, …
Read more “Costa Rica Hotel Cancellations Surge Following Miller Gardner’s Death”
In an exciting end to the 2025 Miami Open, 19-year-old Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic defeated tennis legend Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final at Hard Rock Stadium. The match, which ended 7-6(4), 7-6(4), showcased Mensik’s composure under pressure as he clinched his first ATP Masters 1000 title in two tightly contested tiebreaks, …
Read more “Jakub Mensik Upsets Novak Djokovic to Win 2025 Miami Open Men’s Final”
Costa Rican authorities completed their investigation into the death of U.S. tourist Lauren Levis, who died in a hotel in August 2024 while using iboga, a potent naturally occurring drug that can cause heart attacks. After almost eight months of investigations, on March 13, the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) of Nicoya sent a report on …
Read more “Costa Rica Retreat Under Scrutiny After Tragic Fatal Heart Attack”
Costa Rican police seized 1.2 metric tons of cocaine and arrested three Nicaraguan nationals during an operation in the Pacific Ocean, the Ministry of Public Security (MSP) reported. The interception occurred 64 kilometers off Cabo Matapalo in the southern Pacific, a region often used by drug traffickers moving narcotics northward. A Costa Rican Coast Guard …
Read more “Costa Rica Seizes 1.2 Tons of Cocaine in a Pacific Ocean Drug Bust”
Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli will leave the Nicaraguan embassy on Monday, where he has been taking refuge to evade a prison sentence for money laundering, and will travel to Managua despite an Interpol arrest warrant, the Police reported this Sunday. “We received an order from Interpol (…) but this alert will not interrupt the …
Read more “Former Panamanian President Evades Prison, Heads to Managua”
Last night the Poás Volcano in Costa Rica erupted once again, sending a plume of ash and gas approximately 1,000 meters above its crater. The event was reported by the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI-UNA), which has been tracking the volcano’s activity closely. This eruption is the latest in a series of …
Read more “Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano Sends Ash Plume Skyward in Latest Eruption”
They roar through the barrio at all hours, muffler optional. They show up suddenly in my side view mirror at an askew angle when I am driving, before cutting between the lanes and making a death run to beat the red light. They loom in my rear-view mirror, riding too close for my comfort, even …
Read more “The Thrilling and Dangerous Reality of Motorcycles in Costa Rica”
Today the Hard Rock Stadium buzzed with excitement as World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka faced off against No. 4 Jessica Pegula in the women’s singles final of the Miami Open. In a match that showcased power, precision, and resilience, Sabalenka emerged victorious with a 7-5, 6-2 win, securing her first Miami Open title and further …
Read more “Sabalenka Triumphs Over Pegula to Win The 2025 Miami Open Women’s Title”
Honduran General Romeo Vásquez, a fugitive from justice, boasted this Saturday of having the support of police and military personnel from his country in a message sent to various news media. Vásquez, 68, led a coup d’état that overthrew former President Manuel Zelaya, husband of current President Xiomara Castro, in 2009. Along with two other …
Read more “Fugitive Honduran General Vásquez Claims Military Support”
At 72, María Vargas can no longer recall her grandchildren’s names. She’s one of over 30,000 Costa Ricans living with Alzheimer’s disease today—a number that could balloon to more than 150,000 by 2050, according to a sobering projection from the National University (UNA). That’s a 400% increase, a crisis looming over a nation known for …
Read more “Alzheimer’s Cases in Costa Rica Set to Surge 400% by 2050, Experts Warn”