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Costa Rica appoints Ruiz for 2030 World Cup
Wilmer López
— Oct 21, 2026
Costa Rica appointed former captain Bryan Ruiz as its permanent head coach, tasking him with leading the team’s bid to qualify for the 2030 World Cup. Ruiz earned the job after two interim wins, and will be joined by former national-team players on his coaching staff.
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Costa Rica Opens 5,100-Inmate Prison Modeled on El Salvador's CECOT
El Salvadoran
— Oct 14, 2026
Costa Rica opened a 5,100-capacity maximum-security prison modeled on El Salvador’s CECOT as the government intensifies its response to rising killings tied to drug-trafficking disputes. Officials tout the facility as a tool against organized crime, while rights advocates warn that the hard-line model risks abuses and weakened safeguards.
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Chris Dalton
Costa Rica needs this kind of facility to stop the drug gangs from expanding their control.
UAE nominates Nusseibeh as contender in stalled UN chief race
Rebeca Grynspan
— Oct 20, 2026
The UAE has nominated diplomat Lana Nusseibeh to succeed António Guterres as U.N. secretary-general, entering a race in which no candidate has secured support from all five permanent members of the Security Council. Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan remains a leading contender, but she and other candidates have faced vetoes as the council struggles to reach consensus.
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Costa Rica Issues State of Emergency Amid Increase of Migrants Heading to US
Reporting
— Sep 27, 2023
Costa Rica issued a state of emergency as an increase of migrants are traveling through the country on their journey to the United States. President Rodrigo Chaves announced a state of emergency for the country during a…
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 6h
US Issues New Security Alert for Costa Rica Amid Surge in Tourist Robberies
Costa Rican
— Dec 2, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in San José issued a fresh security alert warning American travelers of rising crime in Costa Rica, citing a wave of property break-ins, financial scams, and violent robberies targeting visitors…
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Poll: Costa Rica’s Grynspan Leads UN Chief Race
Rebeca Grynspan
— Oct 7, 2026
Grynspan led the fifth U.N. Security Council straw poll 9 encourage to 6 discourage, her fourth lead in five rounds, weaker than her prior 10-3 result.
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International Fugitive from Justice in 'Love Triangle' Cyclist Murder has been Found
Opinion
— Jul 1, 2022
Suspected murderer Kaitlin Armstrong was captured Wednesday after a manhunt that lasted well over a month. According to Fox News , Armstrong was found in Costa Rica 43 days after authorities began their search. United…
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Costa Rica's president says US ground troops could boost security, no deployment planned
United States of America
— Sep 4, 2026
Costa Rican President Laura Fernández has floated the idea that U.S. ground operations could bolster national security against transnational crime, but she stressed any such move would require congressional approval and is not currently planned. Her comments come amid ongoing concerns about crime and the judiciary, though she says she is not considering a state of emergency and notes no concrete U.S. deployment proposal.
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Derek Foss
If it needs congressional approval and isn't even proposed yet, this feels more like a trial balloon than real policy.
Tough-On-Crime Conservative Wins Power In Latest Right Wing Victory South Of Border
Costa Rican
— Feb 2, 2026
Costa Rica on Sunday elected a tough-on-crime conservative leader, marking another victory in Latin America’s broader right-wing swing. With over 93.7% of ballots counted, results show that 39-year-old Laura Fernández…
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DOJ says Iranian operative used coded calls from NY jail to direct UK plot
U.S. prosecutors say an Iranian-linked operative in a New York jail used coded calls to help direct a failed attack on RAF Fairford, a British base hosting U.S. aircraft. The indictment alleges two co-defendants and UK associates prepared f
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World Leaders Push for First Woman UN Chief
Politics
— Sep 28, 2026
Pressure is growing for the United Nations to choose its first woman secretary-general, as leaders argue the appointment would address a longstanding gap in representation amid stalled progress on gender equality. Four women are among seven candidates in the race, with Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan leading the latest informal Security Council poll; leaders have also called for a transparent selection and a chief able to reform the organization and navigate global conflicts.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner Heir Sues Trust
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
— Jul 21, 2026
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s widow Tenisha Warner is suing his mother, Pamela Warner, the trustee of the Warner Family Trust, claiming the May 2022 prenuptial agreement left her more than $1.2 million in promised benefits unpaid, including life insurance, a monthly salary, and retirement provisions. The suit seeks to recover the owed amounts and to block trust distributions while the dispute proceeds, noting the estate may be insufficient to satisfy the claims on the anniversary of Warner’s death in Costa Rica.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Scuba-Diving Lizards Use Bubbles To Escape Predators In Costa Rica
Costa Rican
— Sep 20, 2024
A species of semi-aquatic lizard produces a special bubble over its nostrils to breathe underwater. LINDSEY SWIERK VIA SWNS. “> New research reveals that scuba-diving lizards, described as “the chicken nuggets of the…
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