The Santa Cruz Environmental Prosecutor’s Office has seized files on the Bahía Papagayo concession from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) and the Municipality of Carrillo, according to the newspaper La Nación. The seizure is part of an ex officio criminal investigation into alleged illegal logging in forested areas within the Papagayo Tourist Pole. Prosecutors opened the case …

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President Donald Trump is moving to target Latin American drug cartels with the military after Washington designated several narcotics trafficking groups as “terrorist” organizations earlier this year. The New York Times reported that Trump has directed the Pentagon to use military force against cartels deemed terrorist organizations. The Wall Street Journal said the president ordered …

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An opposition lawmaker in El Salvador filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court on Friday challenging the constitutionality of indefinite presidential re-election, recently approved by Congress to allow President Nayib Bukele to remain in power. In a fast-track process, the Legislative Assembly, dominated by the ruling party, approved a constitutional reform on July 31 that …

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Sandra Cauffman, a trailblazing Costa Rican engineer, retired from NASA on August 8, 2025, leaving a legacy that spans decades of space exploration and inspires women in STEM worldwide. Cauffman announced her retirement via social media, opting for NASA’s Deferred Resignation Program, with her official departure set for December 31. Friday marked her final day …

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Actress Megan Fox and musician Machine Gun Kelly, whose real name is Colson Baker, recently headed to Costa Rica for a family vacation with their three-month-old daughter, Saga Blade Fox-Baker. The trip comes eight months after their breakup, and sources say it signals steps toward mending their bond, though they avoid calling it official. A …

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Costa Rica is facing a solid waste crisis. The country generates more than 4,000 tons of solid waste each day, an estimated 80% of which could be recycled or reused. Yet, due to widespread regulatory failure and institutional inaction, much of this waste ends up accumulating without proper management. This growing crisis is the result …

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Panama’s president, José Raúl Mulino, said that he wants to negotiate a new concession contract with the Hong Kong–based Hutchison Holdings subsidiary to continue operating two ports on the interoceanic canal. His remarks come a week after Panama’s comptroller’s office asked the Supreme Court to annul the contract with Panama Ports, a Hutchison subsidiary that …

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The Trump administration stepped up pressure on Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro today by offering a $50 million reward for tips that lead to his capture. Officials say this move targets his alleged ties to drug cartels and aims to hold him accountable for flooding the U.S. with narcotics. Attorney General Pam Bondi made the announcement in …

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Bahía Santa Elena is one of the best-preserved marine areas in the Costa Rica, renowned for its biological richness, scenic beauty, and ecological importance. This area is part of the Bahía Santa Elena Marine Management Area, a conservation space that protects key marine ecosystems such as rocky reefs, mangroves, and feeding grounds for various marine …

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Cybercrime is a serious problem in Costa Rica. The number of victims is rapidly growing and so are the different techniques used by criminals to commit them. Behind the epidemic of cyberbanking fraud hitting Costa Rica are not independent criminals, but rather complex structures that function as criminal enterprises. The Cybercrime Prosecutor’s Office revealed that …

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