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A boat carrying 19 migrants from Venezuela and Colombia, along with two Indigenous Panamanian crew members, capsized in Caribbean waters off Panama on Friday night, authorities confirmed. The tragic accident, blamed on heavy swells and adverse weather conditions, claimed the life of an 8‑year‑old Venezuelan boy, according to Panama’s Senafront […]

Costa Rica received a group of 135 migrants, who were transferred to the Center for Temporary Attention of Migrants (CATEM) at the Southern Border after midnight on February 22.The migrants, most of whom will eventually be returned to their countries of origin, arrived in Costa Rica as part of a […]

Keylor Navas has shown his desire to come back to the Costa Rican national football team. In a conversation with La Nación, the experienced goalkeeper confessed he is considering a return, despite previously announcing his retirement. “Everyone knows that the national team is indeed the national team,” Navas stated. “I […]

Guanacaste International Airport (also known as Liberia International Airport), a member of the VINCI Airports network, announced increased operations from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), both routes operated by American Airlines. Beginning March 6, the route from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) will increase the […]

The U.S. visas of Congresswomen Johana Obando and Cynthia Córdoba of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) were revoked.  Both legislators received an email from the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica notifying them that their visas had been revoked. They reacted to the decision and shared their perspectives on the matter. […]

Costa Rica started off 2025 with fewer dengue fever cases compared to last year, according to data from the Ministry of Health. However, authorities are worried about the severity of the cases. In the first five weeks of this year, 976 cases were reported, and of these, eight showed alarming […]

The Ministry of Health approved a new regulation that will facilitate the sale of medical cannabis products to help patients who urgently need them to treat their health conditions. The regulations establish registration, control, and labeling requirements, ensuring that drugs and natural products are differentiated and safe. According to the […]

Costa Rica will receive a group of deported migrants from the United States, with Foreign Minister Arnoldo André outlining the government’s plan for their processing and repatriation. André stated that after landing, the group will be taken to the Center for Temporary Attention to Migrants (CATEM), where their biometric data […]

In a bold move Tuesday morning, President Rodrigo Chaves vetoed the proposed law aimed at boosting low-cost flights between Costa Rica and its Central American neighbors. The veto, issued via official letter PR-P-0001-2025 and addressed to Legislative Assembly President Rodrigo Arias, was signed by key ministers including Finance Minister Nogui […]

The European Union confirmed that Costa Rica has been removed from its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. The EU established this list in December 2017 as part of its broader strategy to promote good governance and fiscal transparency worldwide.The EU list is divided into two sub-lists—List I and […]