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In a significant operation conducted by the Costa Rican Coast Guard in collaboration with US authorities, a boat named “Lexus” was intercepted in the South Pacific region, 24 kilometers off Cape Matapalo. The vessel, spotted by a US Maritime Patrol Air Patrol (MPA) on Thursday afternoon, was carrying a substantial […]

The Ethics Committee of the Costa Rican Soccer Federation has found coach Jeaustin Campos responsible for racially insulting Saprissa’s Jamaican player, Javon East. This decision, announced by the FCRF on Monday, resulted in Campos being banned from participating in any soccer-related activity for a period of six months and fined […]

Claudia Juana Rodríguez de Guevara, a largely unknown official to Salvadorans, assumes the role of interim president this Friday, replacing Nayib Bukele, who will focus on seeking reelection after obtaining leave from Congress. Proposed by Bukele and confirmed by the Legislative Assembly to govern for the next six months while […]

On December 1, 1948, Costa Rica experienced a pivotal moment in its history with the abolition of the army, a decision that remains fundamental to the nation’s identity. At the Cuartel Bellavista, now housing the National Museum of Costa Rica, President José Figueres Ferrer, leading the Founding Board of the […]

Air Transat has announced a major expansion of its Montreal-Liberia flight route, upgrading the previously seasonal winter service to year-round operations starting May 1, 2024. The flights will now operate every Sunday, providing enhanced flexibility for travelers to experience Costa Rica’s spectacular natural landscapes during non-peak periods. Ange Croci, Chief […]

A vast majority of Costa Ricans have voiced their rejection of shrimp trawling. According to the National University (UNA), 91.3% of the population is against this practice. The study, published on Wednesday morning, indicated that a mere 8.7% of respondents were in favor of shrimp trawling. The “Perception of Islands […]

In a recent report by the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) and the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), a stark warning was issued about the detrimental effects of driving vehicles on Costa Rica’s beaches. Highlighted as a major environmental threat, these practices have raised serious concerns among conservationists […]

The beach town of Tamarindo, will usher in the high tourist season this December with enhanced safety and security provisions courtesy of a strategic initiative between the Ministry of Public Security (MSP) and Tamarindo Chamber of Commerce and Tourism (CCTT). Kattia Chavarría, Director of the MSP Tourist Police division, announced […]

In a significant development for the judicial landscape of the Americas, Costa Rican judge Nancy Hernández has been appointed as the new president of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR). This announcement was made by the continental court’s highest body on Tuesday, marking a momentous occasion for both Costa […]

As we approach the peak of the tourist season, Costa Rica’s National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) has released detailed guidelines to ensure that both national and international visitors can enjoy and protect the country’s natural wonders responsibly. The emphasis on responsible tourism in these protected areas is crucial for […]