A unique new species of salamander has been discovered dwelling in Costa Rica’s mysterious high-altitude cloud forests, scientists announced this week. The salamander, named Bolitoglossa bolanosi, is a small long-limbed amphibian adapted to living under damp moss mats and bromeliads found in the country’s remote subalpine rainforest ecosystem known as […]
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The Tectonic Tango: Costa Rica’s Seismic Sensitivity A Shaky Ground Reality In Costa Rica, a land of lush rainforests and pristine beaches, the ground beneath is as dynamic as it is dangerous. The nation, cradled between oceans and tectonic plates, is no stranger to earth’s rumblings. Active volcanoes and frequent […]
A Paradise in Peril: Costa Rica’s Rising Homicide Rate The Shocking Uptick in Violence Costa Rica, a land synonymous with stunning landscapes and a peaceful way of life, faced a grim reality in 2023. The nation, celebrated for its eco-tourism and disarmament of the army over 70 years ago, recorded […]
Former Guatemalan President Otto Pérez (2012-2015) was released on conditional bail after eight years in prison after paying bail for two convicting sentences for corruption cases during his administration, his defender reported on Thursday. “Having satisfied the two economic bail bonds and substitute measures, he obtained his freedom last night,” […]
In anticipation of heightened highway volumes with schools on continued vacation, Costa Rican authorities have enacted temporary traffic measures for the month of January. A reversible lane system will be instituted on Route 27 leading to beach locales, while the license plate driving restriction returns to the capital city. According […]
Welcome to the world of the US having no borders under the Biden Administration. Unprecedented Migration Through the Darién 2023 marked a staggering escalation in migration trends, with a record 520,085 undocumented migrants, including about 120,000 minors, braving the perilous Darién jungle, as reported by Panama’s Ministry of Public Security. […]
In a surprising twist, San José, the vibrant heart of Costa Rica, has made headlines for a less-than-desirable reason. According to The Economist’s 2023 Worldwide Cost of Living report, this charming city is now a chart-topper in the global cost-of-living index, experiencing one of the steepest increases in living expenses […]
El Salvador last year recorded its lowest murder rate in three decades, the government said Wednesday, hailing President Nayib Bukele’s controversial war on gangs. A total of 154 murders registered in the country of 6.6 million people amounted to a rate of 2.4 per 100,000 inhabitants — down from 495 […]
As Costa Rica welcomes 2024, the skies above are set to put on a cosmic show – the Quadrantid meteor shower. This celestial event, expected to peak in the first week of January, offers a stargazing treat with up to 100 meteors per hour. Here’s your guide to catch this […]
Unveiling the Mossy Mystery of the Talamanca In the dense, moss-covered expanses of Costa Rica’s Talamanca Mountain Range, a team of scientists stumbled upon a curious and robust creature guarding a precious clutch of eggs. Between 2013 and 2016, during an expedition primarily aimed at cataloging salamanders, they unearthed a […]