The Talamanca region, known for its natural beauty and protected areas, today faces a complex reality due to a severe water shortage. The history of this canton dates back approximately 100 years, when banana companies abandoned farms in Sixaola. This abandonment left hundreds of people without drinking water at home, as these companies had previously …

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Howler monkeys, native to Costa Rica, are increasingly threatened by human activity. Traditionally known for swinging from branch to branch using their tails, these monkeys are now often seen navigating power lines due to uncontrolled urbanization that has reshaped many ecosystems. When these animals jump from power line to power line, they can inadvertently create …

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An old friend was about to leave Costa Rica for good. He sold his house, his other property, all of his possessions except his car. He called me on his way out of the country and asked if I could help him sell it. I’ll give you ten percent, he said. Sure, I said. I …

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Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca became the 10th youngest champion in ATP Tour history when he swept past home hope Francisco Cerundolo in the final of the Argentina Open on Sunday. The 18-year-old, ranked 99 in the world and playing in his first tour-level final, came through 6-4, 7-6 (7/1) against his 28th-ranked opponent. Fonseca twice unsuccessfully …

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Volaris Costa Rica, the ultra–low–cost airline, announced new routes connecting Costa Rica with Orlando and Miami in the United States, as well as Guadalajara and Tulum in Quintana Roo, Mexico. These additions open fresh opportunities for the country to continue attracting tourists. The new routes will begin operating during the first week of July—coinciding with …

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An artificial intelligence model created with characteristic data from Latin America to ensure the region’s multicultural reality is not left behind in the development of this technology will be launched in mid-2025, Chile’s National Center for Artificial Intelligence (Cenia) announced Thursday. The project, named LatamGPT and coordinated by Cenia, has the support of more than …

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Salvadoran environmentalists accused President Nayib Bukele’s government this Saturday of “persecution” and “harassment” for rejecting metal mining promoted by the president and held him responsible for any potential “attacks” against their physical integrity. The environmentalists pointed out that the government and mining advocates have systematically orchestrated “smear” and “mockery” campaigns against them to “generate hatred” …

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As the cost of living soars, now more than ever, home gardens remain one of the best remedies to beat inflation. In fact, recent studies and local reports confirm that a well-planned garden can help a family slash its yearly food budget by half or more, while using less energy than an unproductive front lawn. …

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World number five Jessica Pegula believes the handling of high-profile doping cases involving Jannick Sinner and Iga Swiatek has shown that the “process is completely broken”. And top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka admits she cannot trust the tennis anti-doping system and has become “too scared” of it. Sinner’s long doping saga came to an end on Saturday …

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Panama said it had received a first US military plane transporting 119 deportees of various nationalities, who will now be repatriated to their own countries. President Jose Raul Mulino, who has offered his country as a stopover for migrants expelled from the United States by the Donald Trump administration, said the plane arrived Wednesday with …

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