San José, June 25, 2025 — In a move destined to reshape travel, trade and security ties, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves-Robles joined forces Wednesday in San José to sign a groundbreaking Global Entry agreement. The accord not only promises to shave […]
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From the polluted skylines of San Francisco to the crime‑plagued subway stations of New York City, American progressive enclaves have long championed bold experiments in social and urban policy. But as skyrocketing taxes, out‑of‑control homelessness, and rising crime drive residents south and west, many of those same idealists are now […]
Football fever is taking Costa Rica by storm this week as the prestigious FIFA World Cup Trophy makes a special appearance, igniting dreams and passions among fans eagerly awaiting the 2026 World Cup. Less than a year away from the tournament’s kickoff, this remarkable event brings a taste of football […]
Costa Rica has long enjoyed a stellar reputation as a top destination for foreign direct investment, offering economic stability, advantageous tax-free zones, and a vibrant business climate. However, a recent University of Costa Rica (UCR) study has raised serious concerns about the country’s future competitiveness. Alarming declines in key social […]
Costa Rica is once again leading the charge in marine conservation, urging the international community to pause deep sea mining until comprehensive scientific research can assess its impacts. Speaking at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, President Rodrigo Chaves Robles highlighted the urgent need for coordinated global action […]
In a surprising twist, Luke Shantz and Steph Sitt, the popular duo from HGTV’s hit show “Betting on Paradise,” announced they are leaving behind their tropical dream in Jacó, Costa Rica. Just six months after viewers watched the Canadian couple transform the rundown Hotel Amavi into a boutique gem, the […]
Costa Rica has taken center stage at the third United Nations Ocean Conference, jointly hosted with France in the beautiful coastal city of Nice from June 9 to 13, 2025. Themed “Accelerating Action and Mobilizing All Actors to Conserve and Sustainably Use the Ocean,” the conference underscores global urgency to […]
Haunted Seattle Underground When I visited Seattle, Washington, I couldn’t resist taking the famous Seattle Underground tour, hoping to bump into a ghost or two. The Seattle Underground—passageways beneath the old downtown—is widely reputed to be haunted. Tour guides regale visitors with ghost stories of shadowy figures and eerie encounters […]
Two peer-reviewed investigations uncover reports of severe neurological and cardiac complications following mRNA vaccination, raising questions and calls for greater transparency and research into vaccine safety. Neurological Side Effects Documented in Case Reports A recent review in the European Journal of Medical Research has compiled dozens of case reports pointing […]
Costa Rican authorities have imposed a temporary ban on fishing in the Gulf of Nicoya from May 1 through July 3, aimed at protecting critical fish species during their breeding seasonticotimes.net. The prohibition, enforced by the Costa Rican Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture (INCOPESCA), is designed to allow populations of […]