Nicaragua’s Vice President Rosario Murillo accused the opposition on Wednesday of seeking to manipulate and take advantage of the victory of Nicaraguan Sheynnis Palacios in the Miss Universe pageant for political purposes. “We see the gross exploitation, and the crude and evil terrorist communication, which aims to turn a beautiful […]
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Christiana Figueres was featured on BBC’s list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2023. Figueres is the only Central American selected and one of the few Latin Americans. She shares credits with Mexicans and several South Americans. Some of the women featured include former U.S […]
Today we meet the northern naked-tailed armadillo. It’s a stinky little armored animal that lives underground, dines on insects, and nobody really knows anything else about it! The northern naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous centralis) is also known as the eleven-banded armadillo even though the number of moveable bands around the middle […]
In a disconcerting incident along Costa Rica’s southern coast, poachers recently targeted the nesting grounds of sea turtles, putting the lives of hundreds of these endangered creatures at risk. The coastal region, known as a crucial refuge for olive ridley, green, and hawksbill turtles, witnessed a daring raid on nests […]
Costa Rican authorities dealt a major blow in the fight against illicit narcotics by dismantling the first fentanyl production and distribution operation uncovered in Central America, seizing over 1,100 doses in the process. The trafficking cell was brought down this week in a series of coordinated raids across the capital […]
The chorreador, a humble yet iconic symbol of Costa Rican coffee culture, epitomizes the essence of tradition and simplicity in coffee brewing. Rooted in the homes of Costa Rica, this rustic coffee maker, comprising a wooden stand and a cloth filter known as a ‘bolsa’, offers a unique approach to […]
Panama advanced to the Concacaf Nations League semifinals by beating Costa Rica 3-1 on Monday, a result that also qualified them for the 2024 Copa America. The goals of the match, played at the Rommel Fernández Stadium in Panama City, were scored by José Fajardo (21), José Luis Rodríguez (24) […]
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently revealed that pioneering Costa Rican company, BioTech, is developing groundbreaking natural alternatives to traditional chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Lizzy Retana Villalobos, BioTech is at the forefront of implementing innovative biotech solutions that preserve the ecological balance of soil health […]
Honduran authorities seized dozens of assets, including properties and vehicles used for drug trafficking, from a criminal organization linked to Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel on Monday, the Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP, public prosecutor’s office) reported. “The MP seizes 73 assets from a criminal organization with ties to the Sinaloa cartel,” while […]
In an effort to enhance travel accessibility between Costa Rica and the picturesque Caribbean destination of Bocas del Toro in Panama, Sansa, a prominent Costa Rican airline, has unveiled a new 50-minute flight service. The inaugural flights commenced this week, providing tourists and travelers with a swift and efficient means […]