From: NewsFeed
Costa Rica inaugurates right-wing president Laura Fernandez
Costa Rica inaugurated right-wing president Laura Fernandez on Friday as supporters gathered in the national stadium.
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A vote for continuity? What to know for Costa Rica’s presidential election
Polls suggest that the candidate close to outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves is likely to triumph in the February 1 vote.
Venezuela slams presence of US F-35 fighter planes spotted off coast
Venezuelan government calls on US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to cease ‘thrill-seeking and warmongering posture’.
Chaves Robles becomes first Costa Rican president to face loss of immunity
The conservative president faced a legislative panel weighing whether he should retain his immunity from prosecution.
Prominent Nicaraguan dissident shot dead in exile in Costa Rica
Roberto Samcam was killed after an assailant disguised as a delivery driver arrived at his condo, according to his wife.
From: NewsFeed
Cat caught smuggling drugs into prison in Costa Rica
A cat carrying packages of crack cocaine and marijuana was rescued by prison officers at the Pococi Penitentiary
Published On 19 May 2025
From: The Take
Could a US-banned pesticide be behind mass sterilization?
A US-banned pesticide used on Costa Rican banana farms is tied to sterility claims. Decades later, workers seek justice.
Published On 24 Apr 2025
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The Take: Could a US-banned pesticide be behind mass sterilization?
A US-banned pesticide used on Costa Rican banana farms is tied to sterility claims. Decades later, workers seek justice.
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Finland takes top spot, US gets lowest-ever rank in World Happiness Report
The US fell to 24th place amid a rise in social isolation, while Costa Rica and Mexico break into the top 10.
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Why have Costa Rica and Panama agreed to take immigrants deported by Trump?
Trump’s tariff threats and political pressures are believed to be reasons third countries agreed to receive deportees.
Unseen paths: Young and visually impaired in Costa Rica
A photographer explores the challenges and resilience of two teenagers with visual disabilities.
