Climate Harmony? Impossible in Times of Overconsumption

In Costa Rica, each inhabitant generates an average of 0.73 kg of waste per day, a figure that varies depending on the region of the country and consumption patterns. Every day we consume more, therefore, we generate more waste, a situation that...

What after this round ends?

The drug trade, which goes be­yond co­caine and in­volves any­thing that can make mon­ey, is a com­pli­cat­ed busi­ness that weaves a com­plex web of coun­tries stretch­ing from Ja­maica, Ba­hamas and St Vin­cent, to Cos­ta Ri­ca, Pana­ma and...

Exclusive Resorts: Where Luxury Travel and Affluent Communities Converge

When the pandemic brought the world to a halt, luxury travel—like so many industries—was forced to adapt. Yet, out of the restrictions came a shift that has reshaped how affluent travelers think about their lives and their time. For James...

Amir sends congratulations to president of Costa Rica

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Costa Rica HE Rodrigo Chaves Robles, on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.

‘Serious threats to US interests’: Trump names Afghanistan, India, China, Pakistan among major drug transit nations

President Donald Trump has named China, Afghanistan, India and Pakistan among 23 major drug transit or major illicit drug producing countries, saying that by manufacturing and trafficking illicit drugs and precursor chemicals, these nations are...

Trump lists 23 countries as major drug transits; names China, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan 

China, Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan are among the 23 countries. The US President expressed commitment to defeating the threat posed by the illegal drug trade in the US. The other countries in the list include The Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia,...

$2,000 Shipping: International Sellers Charge Absurd Prices to Avoid Dealing With American Tariffs

Some international sellers on large platforms like eBay and Etsy have jacked up their shipping costs to the United States to absurd prices in order to deter Americans from buying their products in an effort to avoid dealing with the logistical...

Central American Games Torch Makes Stop in Belize

The Central American Games Torch made its way to Belize on Saturday and was welcomed with a ceremony at the Belize Olympic House in Belize City. Athletes who will represent Belize at the 2025 Games were presented at the ceremony. George Pastor...

Switzerland launches trade alliance with 13 small and medium-sized economies

Switzerland and 13 other countries want to strengthen trade relations Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial...

Costa Rica Celebrates Independence with Traditional Torch Relay

The Torch of Independence began its traditional journey through Costa Rica today. More than 22,000 students from across the country carry the torch both today and tomorrow, covering 378 kilometers from Peñas Blancas to Cartago in celebration of...

Judge ‘alarmed’ by Trump deportations that expose migrants to torture — but she can’t stop it

Donald Trump’s administration appears to have deliberately deported five West African men to Ghana knowing they would be sent to “dire circumstances” in countries where they could be tortured or killed, according to a federal judge. District Judge...

The “Masterminds Chess Challenge 2025” Tournament is Launched in Costa Rica

The first edition of the “Masterminds Chess Challenge 2025,” a free individual tournament designed for young strategists is launched. The event, which seeks to promote the development of analytical and critical thinking skills, will take place on...

Avoid El Centro today unless you’re in the ‘march for water’; Noboa moves the presidency; Diesel price still among lowest in Latin America; Warning to hikers

Transit police and the Cuenca Citizen Guard are advising motorists to avoid the historic district Tuesday due to the “march for water.” The march begins at 9 a.m. but marchers will begin gathering at San Roque Plaza on Av. Loja and at several...

Several Caribbean countries named major drug transit countries by US government

The Trump administration has named five Caribbean nations — The Bahamas, Belize, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica — among a group of 23 countries identified as major drug transit or major illicit drug producing states for Fiscal Year...

Celebrating Costa Rica Independence Day Through the Eyes of an Expat

Independence Day is almost here! If you live near a school, a soccer field, a parking lot, or a barrio with a lot of school-age kids, you’ve probably heard the familiar signs that September 15 is just around the corner: the pounding of drums, a...

His Majesty the Sultan greets Presidents of Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica and El Salvador

MUSCAT : His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent cables of greetings to President Daniel Ortega of the Republic of Nicaragua, President Dr. Bernardo Arévalo of the Republic of Guatemala, President Xiomara Castro of the Republic of Honduras,...

India, Pakistan named as 'major drug transit or major illicit drug producing countries' by Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump named 23 countries as major drug transit or major illicit drug-producing countries in a ‘Presidential Determination’ submitted to Congress on Monday, 15 September. China, Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan are among the 23...

Trump warns nations enabling drug trafficking of ‘serious consequences’, India on the list

US President Donald Trump has warned countries where illegal drug trafficking and narcotics production is rampant that they face “serious consequences” if they fail to curb the flow of illegal substances, with India among the 23 nations placed on...

Latin American countries' independence days

Spain and Portugal once had two of the largest empires in the globe. Divided by the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494, the non-Christian world was divided along a meridian 370 leagues west of Cape Verde, near Africa. This entrusted nearly all of the...

HM greets presidents of Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica and El Salvador

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent cables of greetings to President Daniel Ortega of the Republic of Nicaragua, President Dr. Bernardo Arévalo of the Republic of Guatemala, President Xiomara Castro of the Republic of Honduras,...