Laura Fernández’s victory was driven by a crisis in which Costa Rica’s reputation for peace has been tarred by record-breaking violence.

These destinations allow you to live well on modest savings and social security benefits, all while enjoying the spoils of a ...

This is a walking tour of downtown Tamarindo Costa Rica in the Guanacaste province of northern Costa Rica. We start out in ...

As recently as 2023, the term pura vida finally entered the dictionary of the Real Academia Española, which defines the words and phrases used across the Spanish-speaking world. This particular ...

Costa Rica is world-renowned for its commitment to preserving biodiversity and wildlife. The country’s fervor to protect its ecosystems recently earned it the Earthshot Prize for Protecting and ...

An ICE official told a judge this week removal to Costa Rica was not an option. A top Costa Rican official said the country is still willing to accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia, contradicting statements ...

Precautionary arrangement signals Costa Rica’s very strong policy frameworks and economic achievements, and sets the stage for further gains In early June, the IMF approved a two-year Flexible Credit ...

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, August 8, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula is a realm of golden beaches, verdant jungles, and laid-back coastal towns that captivate the soul. For travelers ...

Costa Rica’s wildlife-rich rainforests and soaring volcanoes can sometimes distract from the fact that this country has some of the prettiest beaches on the planet. The coastline is just as diverse as ...

After a Nicaraguan human rights activist who had fled to Costa Rica was killed, concern has grown that the Ortega government may be targeting its enemies abroad. By Frances Robles Roberto Samcam Ruiz ...

Ecuador has emerged as the most insecure country in Latin America, with its homicide rate surging to an unprecedented 38.8 per 100,000 inhabitants — up sharply from just 6.46 in 2015, according to an ...