Dunkin’ is accelerating its expansion in Costa Rica, unveiling plans to open eight new restaurants by the end of 2025 in key areas such as Alajuela, Heredia, Moravia, Sabana, and Lindora. Since launching in the country in July 2024, the brand has been warmly embraced by Costa Ricans, driving its rapid growth as it seeks …
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A plane from Honduras carrying 199 deportees from the United States arrived early Monday morning in Venezuela, marking the resumption of deportation flights that were suspended a month ago amid the migration crisis triggered by Donald Trump. Venezuela announced on Saturday the resumption of flights with deportees from the United States, which had been suspended …
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In a quiet neighborhood in Costa Rica, a daily drama unfolds when local street dogs leave unwelcome deposits outside one homeowner’s gate. While his wife expresses frustration, he takes a more philosophical approach to the situation. “I take it in stride, and go out, open the gate, and clean up the mess,” he explains. “After …
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Novak Djokovic topped Argentina’s resilient Camilo Ugo Carabelli 6-1, 7-6(1) in what ended up being an exciting third-round match at the Miami Open, held at Hard Rock Stadium. The fourth-seeded Serbian star took control early, claiming the first set 6-1 in a brisk 34 minutes against the world No. 65 Carabelli. However, the Argentine showcased …
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Miguel Herrera secured his first victory in charge of Costa Rica with an impressive 7-0 win over Belize on Friday night in Belmopan. It was also the first time Los Ticos have scored seven goals in an away fixture since 1948. First-Half La Sele got off to the perfect start after just seven minutes when …
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About 200 activists demonstrated this Sunday in the capital of Panama against the possible reopening of the largest open-pit mine in Central America, owned by a Canadian company, which was shut down by the courts in 2023. “We are alarmed by the recent announcements from Mr. President” of Panama, said José Raúl Mulino, 20-year-old student …
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Guatemalan police intercepted a bus on Sunday carrying 88 irregular migrants heading to the United States, primarily Haitians and Cubans, and arrested two alleged traffickers orchestrating the journey. The operation unfolded on a highway in the southern province of Escuintla, a key route leading to the Mexican border, according to National Civil Police spokesman César …
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Today we meet the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus), known as the cocodrilo in Spanish. These crocodilians have become a hot topic in Costa Rica as their population continues to rebound from hunting in years past. Scientists say we have not reached the point of overpopulation, but some members of the general public are nonetheless unhappy …
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The Miami Open 2025 continued to amaze tennis fans by delivering a mix of thrilling upsets and standout performances at Hard Rock Stadium. Among the highlights was defending champion Danielle Collins, the 2024 Miami Open winner, who once again proved her mettle on home soil, advancing to the third round with a hard-fought victory that …
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In Costa Rica’s Cordillera de Talamanca, a team of researchers from the Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED), Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR), and Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) has uncovered a vibrant yet vulnerable world of biodiversity. Their study, titled “Flora of High-Mountain Tropical Peatlands: Threats and Management Measures, Cordillera de Talamanca, Costa Rica,” identified …
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