Costa Rica’s electoral tribunal urges National Assembly to strip President Chaves of immunity

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica ’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal asked the country’s National Assembly on Tuesday to… SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica ’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal asked the country’s National Assembly on Tuesday to...

Monarch butterfly gets new lease on life after broken wing repaired

A monarch butterfly’s life was saved after one of its broken wings was repaired with the help of a New York nature centre. The migratory pollinator will now be able to make the trek thousands of kilometres south to either Florida or Mexico for the...

‘Sinigang’ and struggle

‘We shall mull over these concerns as we ward off the flu virus with “sinigang” and congratulate Mara and the Exploding Galaxies Press for bringing back ‘Sarap’ and food essays.’ DOREEN Fernandez was correct in saying that ‘sinigang’ is our...

Costa Rican Hotels Warn of Job Risks Amid Drop in Tourists

Hotels across Costa Rica face mounting pressures as tourist numbers dip and a sluggish dollar exchange rate eats into their earnings. From January to August 2025, air arrivals fell by 2.1 percent compared to the same stretch in 2024, signaling a...

Costa Rica doubles feed-in rates for new distributed solar producers

Costa Rica’s state utility has approved an average 111% rate increase for new distributed generators under revised eight-year contracts. October 7, 2025 Luis Ini Image: Aldward, Castillo, Unsplash From pv magazine LatAm The Costa Rican Electricity...

EIB Global backs Costa Rica’s first electric train with landmark $250 million loan

(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has made its first loan to the Republic of Costa Rica, marking the first EIB operation in the country in over a decade....

Belize earns 4 medals at CODICADER U15 Championship in Costa Rica — SCA Volleyball Team strike gold, Espejo named MVP

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025. 6:58 pm CST. Saint Catherine Academy are champions of the Under-15 Central American Student Games Volleyball Championship held at the Eddy Cortés National Gymnasium in La Sabana, San José,...

Costa Rica Updates National ID Card with Enhanced Security Features

Costa Rica’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) rolled out a redesigned physical identity card today. The update focuses on better protection against fraud while keeping the card practical for everyday use. The new card keeps its 10-year validity...

U16 Belize Boys National Team fall 8–0 to Panama, finish 8th as Costa Rica clinch UNCAF title

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025. 6:31 pm CST. U16 Belize Boys National Team – Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🇧🇿 The U16 Belize Boys National Team (BBNT) wrapped up their run at the 2025 UNCAF FIFA Forward U16...

What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to students, faculty?

The flags of Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Guatemala and Nicaragua represent the diverse group interviewed. (Image by Jo Douglas) Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. This is due to the multiple...

Costa Rican Congressman Faces Sexual Abuse Allegations from 2006

Fabricio Alvarado, a sitting congressman and presidential hopeful for the New Republic Party, now contends with a formal complaint accusing him of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl back in 2006. The claims surfaced in recent reports, pulling the...

Unlocking Global Opportunities: Why Software Development in Costa Rica is Growing Rapidly

In today’s digital-first world, businesses across industries depend on technology to stay ahead of the competition. One country that has gained remarkable attention in the tech sector is Costa Rica. Known for its stable economy, skilled workforce,...

Costa Rican Envoy Highlights Diplomacy, Sustainability, and Cultural Exchange in the Gulf

Since taking up his post as Costa Rica’s Ambassador to Qatar, Juan Carlos Esquivel Favareto has sought to position his country as a bridge for dialogue, sustainability, and cultural understanding between Latin America and the Gulf. In an in-depth...

World Cup 2026: The 28 qualified teams and those fighting for places

Qatar’s 2-1 win over the UAE on Tuesday night earned them a place at next summer’s World Cup in North America and left the national team’s own hopes of reaching the finals in the balance. After this latest round of international fixtures, we now...

Monarch Butterfly Gets Wing Transplant at NY Nature Center

In the year of AI videos making us believe kids are feeding alligators and bears, a video is going viral that almost seems like it couldn't possibly be real. A Call for Help When a Long Island woman called the Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown...

EIB lends $US 250m to Costa Rica

EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB), has signed an agreement to lend Costa Rica $US 250m for the Electric Train project to upgrade and electrify lines serving the capital, San José, and introduce tram-train...

Belize Men’s Softball Team set for packed schedule at Central American Games

Views: 41 Views: 41 Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025. 1:41 pm CST. Belize Men’s National Softball Team – Photo Credit: Roy Briceño/Belize Baseball and Softball Federation By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belize Men’s National Softball Team are...

Why a Stronger Costa Rican Colón Threatens the Competitiveness of the Tourism Sector

Costa Rica’s tourism industry, a cornerstone of its economy, is facing mounting challenges as the national currency—the colón—continues to appreciate against the U.S. dollar and other foreign currencies. While a strong currency may signal economic...

Nicaraguan Professor Warns of Spy Operation in Costa Rica

Adrian Meza was the head of the Universidad Paulo Freire of Nicaragua Adrián Meza Soza, former dean of the now-defunct Paulo Freire University of Nicaragua. | Photo: Taken from La Prensa Professor Adrian Meza accuses the Nicaraguan Army of...

Football gods against TT: Yorke rues chance to get crucial W/Cup qualifying win

Sports Roneil Walcott One Minute Ago Trinidad and Tobago men's team head coach Dwight Yorke. - Newsday File Photo/Angelo Marcelle FOR another match in this Fifa 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, coach Dwight Yorke was left cursing his team’s...