Marvin Medrano, ‘Sayco’, has “MS” for Mara Salvatrucha tattooed on his torso… forever. He’s serving 100 years in the mega-prison for gang members built two years ago in El Salvador by Nayib Bukele’s government, aware he’ll never leave. In a small room next to the cells, under police surveillance, Medrano, 41, tells journalists he regrets …
Read more “Inside El Salvador’s Mega-Prison: Latin America’s Largest Facility”
The Costa Rican Ministry of Health has issued a strong warning against the advertising, use, and consumption of ayahuasca and ibogaine for therapeutic purposes. These substances, often touted for their supposed spiritual and healing properties, lack the required sanitary registration in Costa Rica. While rituals and ceremonies involving these substances are cropping up in various …
Read more “Costa Rica Issues Health Warning on Ayahuasca & Ibogaine Use”
Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino announced the preparation of the Master Plan for the David-Frontera-Panama train, the main infrastructure project promoted by his cabinet. This project will be overseen by the American company AECOM, which will determine the specific route and path of the train, as well as the requirements for the work and establish …
Read more “Costa Rica Railway Link to Panama Gets Green Light”
Costa Rica ranks third in the Best Places to Retire in 2025: The Annual Global Retirement Index, published by International Living. Although it remains one of the favorites, the country no longer holds the top spot. In 2024, it was ranked first. “The Pura Vida vibe flowing through Costa Rica attracts those seeking adventures in …
Read more “Costa Rica No Longer #1 Retirement Destination in 2025”
A decade is a period of ten years. The definition doesn’t change. I’m starting to realize that the sensation of a decade slowly changes as you age. A young person’s decade and a middle-aged guy’s decade are two different things. I know this for a fact. I assume the same will be true when I …
Read more “Is Progress Always Good? A Decade of Change in Guanacaste, Costa Rica”
Honduras President Xiomara Castro summoned her counterparts from the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) this Sunday to discuss migration amid the US offensive against irregular migration. “I urgently call for a meeting of presidents and heads of state; next Thursday, January 30,” Castro indicated on her X account. According to the Honduran …
Read more “Latin American Leaders Meet to Address US Deportation Policy”
The government of Honduras announced this Saturday that it is preparing a support plan for its citizens who may be deported from the United States, after Donald Trump’s administration began an offensive against illegal migration. “In response to the current migration situation, President Xiomara Castro will launch the ‘Brother, Come Home’ Program in support of …
Read more “Honduras Prepares for Mass Deportations Under Trump”
With the arrival of Donald Trump’s administration, the United States is carrying out mass deportation campaigns of migrants. The Republican president promised to act against irregular immigration during his campaign, declared a state of national emergency on the border with Mexico, and signed several decrees. “Deportation flights have begun. President Trump is sending a strong …
Climate change has impacted Costa Rica significantly. Phenomena such as high temperatures and extreme rainfall have affected the most vulnerable populations, especially in rural areas. Many individuals have also lost their homes and jobs. Many communities have experienced practically irreparable material losses. In these areas, where there is substantial food production, entire plantations have been …
Read more “Rising Food Costs Push Costa Rican Families Into Poverty”
Madison Keys has just won her first Grand Slam after defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-1, 2-6, 7-5 at the Australian Open. The 29-year-old played brilliant tennis and managed to beat the two-time defending champion in a three-set battle. The first set couldn’t have been better for Keys, who seemed to be having a …
Read more “Madison Keys: 2009 Costa Rica Coffee Bowl Champion Wins Australian Open”