Costa Rica’s geographic position and economic openness make it a target for money laundering, primarily driven by drug trafficking, according to the 2025 International Narcotics Control Strategy ...

Every region has its unique slang, and Costa Rica is no exception. Beyond well-known phrases like Pura Vida, tuanis, and solo bueno, here are some others: Dar pelota – To seek attention (not to give ...

Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano has been putting on a fiery show, with its crater glowing red from burning sulfur and molten rocks. Scientists from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa ...

Pavones, a small surfing paradise in Golfito, Costa Rica, faces a growing battle to protect its iconic wave, local community, and fragile ecosystem. Known for its 800-meter left break —one of the ...

Since 2010, Costa Rica has enjoyed strong and stable economic growth - 3.8% in 2017. Exports of bananas, coffee, sugar, and beef are the backbone of its commodity exports.

Costa Rica Eyes the Next Stage. Costa Rica, a consistent World Cup participant since Brazil 2014, will visit the Bahamas on Saturday and finish the round at home on Tuesday against Trinidad and Tobago ...

The rise in wildlife trafficking is casting a shadow over Costa Rica’s tourism industry, which relies heavily on its reputation as a biodiversity hotspot. In 2024, tourism generated $5.4 billion, ...

While other CONCACAF teams have their sights set on the 2026 World Cup, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Canada are raising the stakes by targeting a Gold Cup title. The tournament will take place in the U.S.

Yesterday, the Rincón de la Vieja volcano in northwestern Costa Rica erupted, sending a column of ash 2,000 meters above its crater. The eruption, reported by the Observatorio Vulcanológico y ...

At a State Department briefing, spokesperson Tammy Bruce asked reporters to move on from Middle East questions, then immediately went to take one from a reporter on Iran. Another reporter pointed ...

During today's U.S. State Department press briefing, spokesperson Tammy Bruce scolded a reporter over his question. Bruce stated, "Be very careful." Supreme Court issues ruling impacting Medicaid ...

During today's U.S. State Department press briefing, spokesperson Tammy Bruce made a bizarre comment about the ongoing ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Bruce stated, "Thank God and thank ...