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“Macho Coca” the lastest Tico to be extadided to the U.S.

Q COSTA RICA — On Thursday, August 13, 2026, Costa Rican authorities extradited notorious drug kingpin Gilbert Bell Fernández, known as "Macho Coca," to the United States, where he is facing federal international drug...
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Industries suspend new investments and cut staff affected by exchange rate

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rican industries have halted expansion plans, paused new investments,...
Politics

Costa Rica takes a more forceful stance against the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship

Q COSTA RICA — The government of Laura Fernández has recalled its Chargé d'Affaires...
Politics

Ariel Robles calls for plantón to demand resignation of Rodrigo...

Q COSTA RICA — Former legislator for the Frente Amplio (FA) for the 2002-2026...
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Loan sharking rises 21% in Costa Rica, while 95% of...

Q COSTA RICA — The number of complaints about predatory lending  “gota a gota”...

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“Macho Coca” the lastest Tico to be extadided to the U.S.

Q COSTA RICA — On Thursday, August 13, 2026, Costa Rican authorities extradited notorious drug kingpin...
Economy

Industries suspend new investments and cut staff affected by exchange rate

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rican industries have halted expansion plans, paused new investments, and cut...
Politics

Costa Rica takes a more forceful stance against the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship

Q COSTA RICA — The government of Laura Fernández has recalled its Chargé d'Affaires in Nicaragua,...
Politics

Ariel Robles calls for plantón to demand resignation of Rodrigo Chaves

Q COSTA RICA — Former legislator for the Frente Amplio (FA) for the 2002-2026 and 2026...
The Third Column

Despite initial doubts about her talents, it has now been revealed that President Laura Fernández talks...

Costa Rican President Laura Virginia Fernández Delgado’s gift of communicating with the dead surprised many, given...

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Driving Habits That Speed Up Your Car’s Wear and Tear

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica’s roads might not be in the best shape, but how you drive can actually do more damage to...
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Laura Fernández does flip-flop on pensions for former presidents, including hers

Q COSTA RICA — In just 48 hours, Costa Rican President Laura Fernández went from publicly...
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Loan sharking rises 21% in Costa Rica, while 95% of cases...

Q COSTA RICA — The number of complaints about predatory lending  “gota a gota” (loan sharking)...
Politics

Zelenskyy and President Fernández Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Security Cooperation

Q COSTA RICA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a significant phone conversation on August 11...
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U.S. Embassy San José closed Friday, August 14

Q COSTA RICA — In observance of Mother's Day in Costa Rica, the U.S. Embassy and...
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2,300 people live on the streets of San José: Mayor asks...

Q COSTA RICA — The number of people living on the streets of Costa Rica's capital...
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Latin America

How Democracies Fall: Six Warning Signs of...

Q COSTA RICA — In Latin America, the transition from democracy to autocracy has evolved from...
Latin America

Daniel Ortega: The devil pays poorly those who serve...

Q24N — For decades, Daniel Ortega was surrounded by men...
Latin America

Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua plans to scrap elections –...

Q REPORTS (Felix Wiebrecht, Lecturer in Politics, University of Liverpool)...
Latin America

Former U.S. mission chief does not rule out similar...

Q24N — Former U.S. mission chief to Nicaragua, Kevin O'Reilly,...
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2026 World Cup is being played in the shadow...

Q REPORTS — Although the legendary Argentine player Diego Maradona...

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Costa Rica takes a more forceful stance...

Q COSTA RICA — The government of Laura Fernández has recalled its Chargé d'Affaires in Nicaragua,...
Colombia

Central America offers Colombia aid in the aftermath of...

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama,...
Latin America

Daniel Ortega: The devil pays poorly those who serve...

Q24N — For decades, Daniel Ortega was surrounded by men...
Colombia

U.S. Dollar in Colombia Continues to Fall

Q24N (Colombia) The U.S. dollar took a hit in Colombia...

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Costa Rica reiterates suspension of all travel to the Middle East due to the risk of further escalation of the conflic

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica's Foreign Ministry reiterated its recommendation on Tuesday to suspend all...
The Third Column

Visa revoked! The United States warns visitors

Q COSTA RICA — In a stern reminder to travelers,...
The Second Column

More Canadian visitors for the upcomiong high season

Q COSTA RICA — The Guanacaste Airport in Liberia (LIR)...
Travel

Guanacaste to Launch Direct Flight to Washington with United Airlines

Q COSTA RICA — The Guanacaste Airport in Liberia (LIR)...
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San José Airport will debut eGates for Costa Ricans

Q COSTA RICA — The Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)...
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San Jose Airport Launches SJO Fast Track to Expedite Departures and Arrivals

Q COSTA RICA — The Juan Santamaría (San José) International Airport (SJO) has implemented...

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Chris Hemsworth is enjoying his vacation in Costa Rica

Q COSTA RICA — Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, internationally...
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“I was devastated”: Laura Fernández opened her heart and revealed how a divorce, faith, and her family shaped the path that led her to...

Q COSTA RICA — Accustomed to answering questions about security, the economy, or government decisions, this...
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Barrio Escalante transforms into a corner of Canada with a food festival, eh!

Q COSTARICA — Barrio Escalante is celebrating Canadian gastronomy...

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