Uber drivers in Latin America and the Caribbean are overwhelmingly male (91%) and have a high level of university education (57%), and most treat the job as part-time work to supplement their income, according to a study released Wednesday by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Average gross earnings per hour of driving are $7.30. Men …

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U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliation have pushed the region into a fast-moving confrontation with attacks reported in Iran, Israel, and across Gulf states that host U.S. forces. Israel said it carried out a pre-emptive attack against Iran early Saturday, with explosions reported in Tehran and nationwide emergency measures in Israel, including closures and …

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Rebeca Grynspan, a former vice president of Costa Rica, expressed confidence in her bid to become the next United Nations secretary-general. She stepped down from her role at the UN Conference on Trade and Development on Friday to concentrate on the campaign, highlighting the need for the organization to adapt quickly to worldwide challenges. At …

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Costa Rica Fashion Week marks its 25th edition by aligning with the International Arts Festival, blending runway shows with broader cultural offerings for the first time. The event runs from March 25 to 28 at La Antigua Aduana in San José, featuring desfiles, talks and industry gatherings open to the public at no cost. This …

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Jacó, Central Pacific, Costa Rica – Febrero 2026. In an increasingly competitive real estate environment focused on legal security, profitability, and long-term asset appreciation, Selva Coral positions itself as a solid, formal, and strategically structured investment opportunity, designed for both national and international investors seeking to acquire property in one of Costa Rica’s fastest-growing and …

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President Donald Trump said Friday the United States could carry out a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, citing direct talks with the island’s government as the communist nation faces acute shortages of money, fuel and food. “The Cuban government is talking with us, and they’re in a big deal of trouble,” Trump told reporters as he …

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Construction of the La Pavona Tourist and Neighborhood Pier moves forward on the banks of the La Suerte River in Cariari. The project supports river transportation to Tortuguero. The project manager and engineering team report 20 percent completion. They plan to deliver the first phase by the end of May. William Rodríguez, Minister of Tourism, …

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Panamanian authorities raided offices of Panama Ports Company, the former operator of two key canal terminals, as part of an anti-corruption investigation into alleged withholding of operational documents. Public Ministry prosecutors executed the searches yesterday, removing over 100 boxes of records from three locations in Panama City’s Albrook district. The operation, led by anti-corruption prosecutor …

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Drivers traveling Route 1 from Barranca toward Limonal and Guanacaste now spend more time on the road because of current construction going on. Heavy machinery operates along the 49-kilometer section as part of the effort to expand the highway to four lanes. The project restarted in January after a multi-year pause. Contractors are clearing trees …

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Panama President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday brushed aside the possibility of Chinese reprisals after his government moved to take control of two ports at the Panama Canal previously operated by a Hong Kong-based company. On Monday, Panamanian authorities took over the Balboa port on the Pacific side and the Cristóbal port on the Atlantic …

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