Environmental activists in Costa Rica continue to face escalating threats, harassment, and legal intimidation as they challenge projects that harm ecosystems. Groups report a systematic pattern of repression, including public stigmatization, digital attacks, and abusive lawsuits meant to exhaust resources and silence opposition. In Puntarenas, billboards have appeared labeling local defenders as “persona non grata,” …

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The Supreme Court of Justice extended the suspension of Randall Zúñiga as director of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) for three more months on Monday. Judges made the decision after reviewing a preliminary report from the Judicial Inspection Tribunal, which continues to probe allegations against him. The extension takes effect immediately and keeps Zúñiga on …

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The Supreme Court of the United States agreed on Monday to examine whether federal authorities can turn away asylum seekers before they cross the border with Mexico to file their claim. This policy, known as “metering,” was rescinded by the administration of Democrat Joe Biden, but his successor, Republican Donald Trump, wants the nation’s highest …

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Costa Rica’s national team faces a defining moment tomorrow in their quest for a spot at the 2026 World Cup. A recent 1-0 loss to Haiti has left the squad relying on a specific set of results to advance, turning the upcoming home game against Honduras into a high-stakes battle. The defeat in Port-au-Prince came …

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Washington has moved forward with reactivating shuttered military installations in Panama and Puerto Rico to increase its regional footprint. Efforts to do the same in Ecuador failed after voters turned down the proposal in a referendum. American forces have resumed operations at Fort Sherman in Panama, a site dormant since the U.S. handed over the …

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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration lifted its emergency order on flight reductions Sunday, paving the way for airlines to resume standard schedules at 6 a.m. Eastern Time this morning. This move signals the close of disruptions that hit 40 major U.S. airports amid the federal government shutdown, which had rippled into delays and cancellations for …

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US military forces carried out their 20th strike against a boat suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in four deaths, according to Pentagon officials. This action pushes the total number of fatalities from these operations to 80 since they began in early September. The strike targeted a vessel accused of transporting narcotics, …

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Steak ‘n Shake, the American fast-food chain famous for its burgers and shakes, has set its sights on El Salvador for its first Latin American location. The move comes as the company doubles down on accepting Bitcoin payments, a strategy that has already driven sales growth in its U.S. operations. The expansion taps into El …

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The United States has rolled out a major military effort called Operation Southern Spear to tackle drug cartels across Latin America. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the announcement, framing it as a direct order from President Donald Trump to protect American soil from the flow of illegal drugs. Hegseth stated that the operation focuses on …

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Federal authorities in the United States have detained a high-profile fugitive from El Salvador, exposing gaps in how media portray certain immigration cases. Antonio Israel Lazo-Quintanilla, a documented member of the 18th Street Gang, now faces deportation after his arrest in Maryland. Officials from Immigration and Customs Enforcement took Lazo-Quintanilla into custody early this month …

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