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Costa Rican authorities have conducted a three-hour raid at the Arenas del Mar Resort in Manuel Antonio as part of the i...
12/09/2025

Costa Rican authorities have conducted a three-hour raid at the Arenas del Mar Resort in Manuel Antonio as part of the investigation into the death of 14-year-old Miller Gardner, son of ex-Yankee Brett Gardner.

Documents, digital records, and maintenance files are being collected to determine whether negligence may have led to his carbon monoxide poisoning.

Read the full story: https://ticotimes.net/2025/09/11/costa-rica-police-raid-resort-over-miller-gardners-death

Costa Rican agents raided Arenas del Mar Resort in Manuel Antonio, investigating possible negligence in the carbon monoxide death of Miller Gardner

Costa Rica’s National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) is taking major steps—literally—to protect hikers and ecosyst...
11/09/2025

Costa Rica’s National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) is taking major steps—literally—to protect hikers and ecosystems on Cerro Chirripó, our country’s tallest peak.

A new staircase will be built along the steep final ascent to reduce slips, falls and trail erosion. While the move aims to improve safety and conservation, some say it alters the natural hiking experience.

What do you think—progress or unwanted change?

https://ticotimes.net/2025/09/10/costa-rica-to-install-staircase-on-cerro-chirripo-summit-trail

Costa Rica’s SINAC will install a staircase on Cerro Chirripó’s summit trail to prevent accidents and protect the environment. The move has drawn both praise and criticism from hikers and conservationists.

World Cup 2026 ticket sales start TODAY!The Visa presale for FIFA World Cup matches in the USA, Canada, and Mexico is li...
10/09/2025

World Cup 2026 ticket sales start TODAY!

The Visa presale for FIFA World Cup matches in the USA, Canada, and Mexico is live from 9:00 a.m. local time until Sept 19.

Grab your chance for group stages, knockouts, or the final! Apply at fifa.com with your Visa card

Read more about it: https://ticotimes.net/2025/09/10/world-cup-2026-ticket-sales-begin-today-with-visa-presale

Apply for FIFA World Cup tickets now! Visa cardholders get early access to seats for matches in 2026. Get them before they run out.

Calls escalate for Costa Rica’s government to declare a state of emergency in response to the growing environmental and ...
09/09/2025

Calls escalate for Costa Rica’s government to declare a state of emergency in response to the growing environmental and security crisis in Crucitas.

Illegal gold mining operations are accelerating, threatening vital ecosystems and the Corcovado National Park. Environmental prosecutors warn of organized criminal networks exploiting the crisis.

👉 Read the full story
https://ticotimes.net/2025/09/09/costa-ricas-crucitas-crisis-deepens-with-calls-for-emergency-declaration

Illegal mining in Crucitas, San Carlos, is worsening as Nicaraguan miners cross into Costa Rica following new concessions near the border

Deportation flights to Central America and Mexico have surged by 41% under renewed Trump-era immigration policies.By the...
08/09/2025

Deportation flights to Central America and Mexico have surged by 41% under renewed Trump-era immigration policies.

By the end of August, nearly 6,000 deportation flights had been recorded—up sharply from 2024 levels—putting pressure on Costa Rica and others.

Analysts warn this escalation strains reception infrastructure and presents regional humanitarian challenges.

👉 Read the full story:

The US has increased deportation flights to Central America and Mexico under stricter immigration rules, impacting thousands and straining resources.

At Costa Rica’s stoplights, street vendors, performers, and refugees share one thing in common: survival.From Venezuelan...
07/09/2025

At Costa Rica’s stoplights, street vendors, performers, and refugees share one thing in common: survival.

From Venezuelan migrants using cardboard signs to express a longing for home, to jugglers like Andrés defying gravity for coins, and even windshield cleaners with their squeegees—it’s a gritty snapshot of life in motion.

These individuals navigate danger, economic gaps, and public stigma all to make ends meet.

▶ Read Don Mateo’s compassionate and unfiltered look at the people who live between our cars:
https://ticotimes.net/2025/09/06/life-at-costa-ricas-stoplights-street-vendors-jugglers-and-survivors

At Costa Rica’s stoplights, street vendors, migrants, and entertainers juggle survival. Discover their stories of hardship, hustle, and resilience.

Sen. Ted Cruz raises alarm over growing Chinese influence in Central America—specifically spotlighting Costa Rica’s long...
07/09/2025

Sen. Ted Cruz raises alarm over growing Chinese influence in Central America—specifically spotlighting Costa Rica’s long-standing diplomatic ties with Beijing.

During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Cruz warned that China’s investments and infrastructure reach are a strategic threat, inviting friction with the U.S. and calling for stronger regional partnerships and telecom safeguards.

👉 Full story:
https://ticotimes.net/2025/09/06/u-s-senator-ted-cruz-highlights-chinas-influence-in-costa-rica

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz expressed concerns about China's influence in Central America, focusing on Costa Rica's ties with Beijing

Costa Rica’s coffee sector faces a harsh reality: lower incomes despite record-high global prices.A strong colón—resulti...
05/09/2025

Costa Rica’s coffee sector faces a harsh reality: lower incomes despite record-high global prices.

A strong colón—resulting from 2023’s exchange-rate policy—has slashed earnings by nearly 20%, even though coffee sells for $370–$400 per 46 kg bag internationally.

👉 Read more: https://ticotimes.net/2025/09/05/costa-rica-coffee-growers-struggle-with-exchange-rate-policy-effects

Costa Rica's coffee producers face reduced earnings from a low exchange rate, despite soaring global prices.

The U.S. has enacted new visa restrictions targeting Central American nationals suspected of colluding with the Chinese ...
05/09/2025

The U.S. has enacted new visa restrictions targeting Central American nationals suspected of colluding with the Chinese Communist Party to undermine regional rule of law.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the policy—citing actions such as funding or directing operations that compromise stability.

This development highlights rising geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing and could affect business or diplomatic ties in Costa Rica and beyond.

Read the full article:
https://ticotimes.net/2025/09/05/us-visa-restrictions-target-central-americans-linked-to-china-ccp

The United States has introduced visa restrictions for Central Americans who support China's Communist Party in weakening regional laws.

Tensions ignite ahead of World Cup qualifier: Nicaragua’s coach sparks outrage by minimizing Keylor Navas and targeting ...
04/09/2025

Tensions ignite ahead of World Cup qualifier:

Nicaragua’s coach sparks outrage by minimizing Keylor Navas and targeting Mexican officials.

Chilean coach Marco Antonio Figueroa dismissed the legendary Costa Rica goalkeeper, calling him “just a 40-year-old with two hands and two feet,” and questioned the fairness of appointing a Mexican referee—raising eyebrows across Costa Rica.

👉 Read More Here:
https://ticotimes.net/2025/09/04/costa-rica-outrage-as-nicaragua-coach-questions-star-goalkeeper

Nicaragua coach Marco Antonio Figueroa sparks controversy by downplaying Costa Rican Goalie Keylor Navas and questioning the Mexican referee

Tourist safety gets a major upgrade.Costa Rica has inaugurated a dedicated 9‑1‑1 operations center for the Tourist Polic...
03/09/2025

Tourist safety gets a major upgrade.

Costa Rica has inaugurated a dedicated 9‑1‑1 operations center for the Tourist Police, located in downtown San José near Central Park.

This specialized hub ensures faster, multilingual emergency response and centralizes coordination between agencies to better protect visitors—while also gathering data to identify risk zones.

Read More About It:
https://ticotimes.net/2025/09/03/costa-rica-debuts-9-1-1-tourist-police-hub-to-boost-visitor-safety

Costa Rica has launched a dedicated 9-1-1 Tourist Police Operations Center in San José, aiming to improve emergency response, enhance tourist safety

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