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Under strong pressure from US President Donald Trump, Hong Kong firm Hutchison announced Tuesday that it has agreed to transfer its stake in the operation of the Panama Canal and other port facilities to a US consortium. CK Hutchison Holdings will sell 90% of its shares in Panama Ports Company […]

A Honduran appeals court ordered three generals accused in the death of a protester in 2009 during demonstrations against the coup that overthrew leftist President Manuel Zelaya to return to preventive detention, the Judicial Branch reported on Monday. Retired generals Romeo Vásquez, 68, who was then head of the Armed […]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commented on Costa Rica’s exchange rate, urging the country to allow greater flexibility in response to market conditions and to avoid excessive accumulation of foreign exchange reserves. According to the IMF’s mission report, the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) should limit its interventions […]

Costa Rica is a gardener’s paradise. With a climate that practically guarantees 365 days of gardening, locals enjoy a bounty of salad greens, tropical fruits, root crops, and corn – locally known as maíz. This year-round abundance means not a day goes by without fresh produce from the garden. A […]

Did you know that mosquitoes in Costa Rica are getting smarter? According to the Association of Microbiologists and Clinical Chemists, these tiny pests are developing resistance to insecticides, making it tougher to keep them at bay. If you’ve noticed more mosquito bites lately—or worse, heard about rising dengue cases—this might […]

Costa Rica’s Migration Police raided a house and arrested a couple, allegedly from the United States, accused of trafficking for sexual exploitation. According to the Migration Police, last May, the Security Department of the U.S. Embassy provided information, and on Thursday, they proceeded with the arrest of the suspects.  “Thanks […]

From March through July, leatherback turtles are expected to arrive at Tortuguero and Gandoca-Manzanillo. These magnificent creatures, the largest of all sea turtles, can grow up to two meters in length. Known as the “globetrotters of the ocean,” they travel from the Costa Rican Caribbean along the entire coast of […]

Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Jose has embarked on an ambitious $62.2 million expansion project with the construction of a new west terminal. The project, known as T-01, will add 16,500 square meters to the existing facility—a critical upgrade to prepare for a significant surge in passenger […]

Dreaming of a wedding in Costa Rica? You’re not alone. According to Consulting Monitoring, Guanacaste has firmly established itself in the global wedding tourism market, and it’s easy to see why. With an international airport in the province, close proximity to key markets like the United States and Canada, and […]

Basketball legend Michael Jordan has returned to Costa Rica for the third time this year. The former NBA star and Hall of Famer has visited the Central American nation multiple times in recent months, sparking curiosity about his growing connection to Costa Rica. Jordan’s most recent arrival was recorded at […]