On a magical night in front of their fans, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami thrashed New York City 5–1 on Saturday and advanced to the first MLS (Major League Soccer) final in club history, where they will face the Vancouver Whitecaps of German star Thomas Müller. The Canadian side, who beat San Diego FC 3–1 in …
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Crowds gather in the central park here as the Feria del Chicharrón kicks off its 2025 edition, drawing locals and visitors to sample the region’s signature pork dishes. The event, which started on November 29 and runs through December 8, turns the quiet town into a hub of food, music and family activities. Organizers from …
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United States President Donald Trump warned this Saturday that the airspace over and around Venezuela should be considered completely closed, in the context of an escalating confrontation with leftist president Nicolás Maduro. “To all airlines, pilots, drug traffickers and human traffickers, please consider that the airspace over and around Venezuela is closed in its entirety,” …
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Hondurans are electing a president this Sunday in a tightly contested vote held under pressure from United States President Donald Trump, who urged voters to back right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura and threatened to cut aid to the country if he loses. On the eve of the vote, Trump warned that if the 67-year-old former mayor …
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The Nicaraguan government placed 40 political prisoners under house arrest on Saturday, at a time when pressure from the United States is mounting against it and its main ally Venezuela, according to exiled media outlets and activist groups.Nicaraguan outlets operating from abroad, mainly in Costa Rica, such as La Prensa, Confidencial and 100% Noticias, reported …
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The European Union has agreed to send an observer mission to monitor the country’s national elections for the first time, marking a new step in international oversight of the voting process. The mission will focus on key elements of the electoral system ahead of the February 1, vote. Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (TSE) officials received …
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Nick Kyrgios has given his strongest hint yet of a full-scale return to competitive tennis by entering the Kooyong Classic, a key warm-up ahead of the 2026 Australian Open. The Australian star, known for his flair and crowd-pulling antics, signed up for the exhibition event on Tuesday. Set for January 13 to 15 at Melbourne’s …
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Costa Rican and U.S. authorities completed a joint maritime operation that led to the seizure of 4.4 tons of cocaine, dealing a substantial hit to drug trafficking networks operating between South and North America. The action took place about 170 nautical miles from Puerto Golfito in the Pacific Ocean. Costa Rican Coast Guard teams worked …
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President Donald Trump declared on Friday that he plans to grant a full pardon to Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras serving a 45-year sentence in the United States for drug trafficking convictions. The announcement came days before Honduras holds its national elections, raising questions about U.S. influence in Central American politics. Hernández, …
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Colombian airline Avianca announced today that software issues in its Airbus A320 aircraft will cause major flight interruptions across its network, including key routes in Central America. The carrier expects these problems to last at least 10 days, leaving passengers in Costa Rica, El Salvador, and other regional hubs facing cancellations and delays. The disruptions …
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