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During Democrats’ Government Shutdown, ICE Continues to Arrest the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Murderers, and Drug Traffickers

During Democrats’ Government Shutdown, ICE Continues to Arrest the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Murderers, and Drug Traffickers

Nothing will slow ICE down, not even the Democrats’ government shutdown WASHINGTON – Despite the Democrats’ government shutdown, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers continue to arrest the worst of the worst including criminal...

Owner:  American Government
Progress of the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law

Progress of the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law

SLOVENIA, October 17 - Together with Costa Rica, Switzerland and the International Committee of the Red Cross, Slovenia organised a high-level event to launch the progress report on the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to...

Owner:  Slovenian Government
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Costa Rica Launches Massive Operation Against Drug Cartel

Costa Rica Launches Massive Operation Against Drug Cartel

Costa Rican authorities launched a massive crackdown today against the South Caribbean Cartel, marking the largest police operation in the country’s history. The Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) deployed 1,200 officers to carry out 64...

Owner:  Rob Hodel
American Airlines launches new temporary route between Costa Rica and Chicago

American Airlines launches new temporary route between Costa Rica and Chicago

Q COSTARICA — American Airlines inaugurated a direct flight between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on Monday, November 3. The seasonal service between SJO and ORD will operate daily until...

Owner:  Enrico Cacciatore
The U.S. can learn lessons on exceptionalism from Costa Rica

The U.S. can learn lessons on exceptionalism from Costa Rica

Cityscape | Twin Cities urban geographer Bill Lindeke weighs in on city life, transportation, planning and more in his column delivered to your inbox weekly. In the Old Testament, the prophet Isaiah divines that nations “shall beat their swords...

Owner:  MinnPost
India News | APEDA Facilitates First Export of Fortified Rice Kernel from Chhattisgarh to Costa Rica
Costa Ricans Now Able to Check and Pay 2026 Marchamo Fees

Costa Ricans Now Able to Check and Pay 2026 Marchamo Fees

Vehicle owners across Costa Rica can now access details and settle payments for the 2026 marchamo, the annual road circulation permit. The Instituto Nacional de Seguros (INS) opened its online system this Monday, in line with legal requirements,...

Owner:  Rob Hodel
Capita secures 'key contract extension', Intertek acquires Costa Rican testing services firm

Capita secures 'key contract extension', Intertek acquires Costa Rican testing services firm

STOCKS TO WATCH Student accommodation provider Unite Group said on Monday that acquisition target Empiric Student Property had achieved occupancy of 89% and like-for-like rental growth of 4.5% year-to-date, with the group experiencing an increase...

Owner:  Vortex Media Network SL
Costa Rica: CBCR Estimates That Economic Growth This Year Will Be 4.2%

Costa Rica: CBCR Estimates That Economic Growth This Year Will Be 4.2%

On Friday, October 31, the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) presented its October Monetary Policy Report (IPM), which estimates that gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 4.2% in 2025. This rate represents an upward revision of 0.4 percentage...

Owner:  Daniel Yepez
Costa Rica Police Officer Faces U.S. Extradition For Drug Trafficking

Costa Rica Police Officer Faces U.S. Extradition For Drug Trafficking

The suspects, arrested last month in a coordinated operation, include Michael Corella Amador, a Public Force officer known by the alias Rojo, along with William Iván Ramírez Arguedas, alias Rambo or Kimba; Gerardo Castro Muñoz, alias Precioso,...

Owner:  Rob Hodel
Canada Updates Travel Advisory for Costa Rica, Citing Ongoing Crime Concerns

Canada Updates Travel Advisory for Costa Rica, Citing Ongoing Crime Concerns

The Canadian government has refreshed its travel guidance for visitors heading to Costa Rica, maintaining a call for high caution because of widespread crime. The advisory, last revised on October 28, points to familiar issues that continue to...

Owner:  Rob Hodel
NYT Reporter’s Tips for Affordable Rainy Season Travel in Costa Rica

NYT Reporter’s Tips for Affordable Rainy Season Travel in Costa Rica

Elaine Glusac, a travel writer for The New York Times, took a different path through Costa Rica by traveling during the green season, when rain falls often but crowds thin out and prices drop. Her recent piece highlights how visitors can see the...

Owner:  Rob Hodel
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