Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Drowning in Costa Rica Ruled Accidental

The death of American actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has been confirmed as accidental drowning, according to Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ). Warner, 54, was pulled under by a strong rip current on Sunday afternoon while swimming at Cocles Beach, a popular but often dangerous stretch of coastline near Puerto Viejo in the South Caribbean. The …

Costa Rica Tops Latin America in Attracting Foreign Millionaires

Costa Rica is a country that attracts millionaires. Projections indicate that by the end of 2025, a total of 350 foreign millionaires will have moved to the country. This makes it the Latin American country that attracts the most economic elite, according to the Millionaire Migration Report, published annually by the investment firm Henley & …

Venezuelan Migrants Describe Torture After Deportation to El Salvador

“You’re going to rot in here. You’ll spend 300 years in prison.” That’s what Maikel Olivera says guards repeatedly told him during his four-month detention in El Salvador’s notorious mega prison. On Tuesday, the 37-year-old reunited with his mother in Venezuela, describing his time in custody as “hell.” Olivera was one of 252 Venezuelans deported …

Costa Rica Court Sanctions Road Official Over Delayed Wildlife Crossings

Costa Rica’s wildlife faces perils, as authorities have continously failed to build wildlife crossings. Nonetheless, the Constitutional Court has taken a firm stance in defense of the country’s fauna. The Cout accepted a motion of disobedience against Efraím Zeledón, executive director of the National Roads Council (CONAVI), for failing to comply with a court order …

Why Birders Are Flocking to Costa Rica’s Barra del Colorado

Costa Rica is a bird-watching paradise, offering an incredible diversity with close to 900 recorded species, including resident and migratory species. One reason for Costa Rica’s extraordinary bird life is the country’s wide variety of habitats: rainforests, mangroves, beaches, cloud forests, rivers, and much more. While there are many popular sites for bird-watching, a premier …

Venezuela Accuses El Salvador of Torturing Deported Migrants From U.S.

Sexual abuse, daily beatings, rotten food: The government of Nicolás Maduro on Monday denounced “torture” against Venezuelan migrants sent by the United States to El Salvador’s mega-prison for gang members. These 252 Venezuelans were repatriated on Friday as part of a prisoner exchange between Washington and Caracas, which in return released 10 U.S. citizens and …

Costa Rica Celebrates 201st Annexation Anniversary With New Nicoya Park

Nearly 200 people joined the Municipality of Nicoya this Sunday to inaugurate a new park at the Annexation Monument, an initiative that blends recreation, history, and culture in the heart of the canton. The event was part of the commemorative activities for the 201st anniversary of the Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya to Costa …

Low Dollar Exchange Rate Threatens Costa Rican Industry

Ten of Costa Rica’s leading business chambers have sent a joint letter to the Central Bank calling for an immediate adjustment to the country’s monetary policy. They argue that the persistently low dollar exchange rate is damaging all sectors of the economy and driving up production costs. Sergio Capon, president of the Costa Rican Chamber …

Cosby Show Star Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dies in Costa Rica Drowning Accident

Malcolm-Jamal Warner passed away at 54 from an accidental drowning. He gained fame as Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” playing the son in the family from 1984 to 1992. The accident took place in Costa Rica during a family vacation. Warner drowned while swimming near Cocles beach in Limon province. Police reported that a …