The Shield of the Americas is a new country-wide coalition to eradicate cartels, and it had its first summit last weekend. This is part of a significant ...

The Trump administration’s Shield of the Americas summit in Miami convened leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean’s emboldened reactionary bloc. True to form, the president ensured the summit ...

Panama welcomed 3,004,266 international visitors in 2025, up 8.2%. Costa Rica posted only 1% growth to 2.69 million air arrivals ...

Costa Rica is one of the easiest countries in Central America to visit, but travelers still need to follow a few entry rules. Here’s what to know about passport requirements, visas, vaccines, length ...

In August 2025, OIE reported more than 20,000 new outbreaks, and U.S. state health departments began issuing health ...

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Authorities in Costa Rica are on high alert after uncovering the so-called South Caribbean Cartel, reportedly the country’s first transnational criminal organization, which may have severe ...

The apparent docility and friendliness of “smiling” sloths have made them tourist darlings, but have also put a target on their backs. The rise in trafficking of these animals led the governments of ...

How dupe destinations, off-season timing and ground travel save money in the popular and increasingly expensive Central American country. The two-tiered cascade of Nauyaca Waterfalls creates a natural ...

Planning your honeymoon and not sure where to go? Imagine this: lush rainforests, sparkling beaches, abundant wildlife, and luxury resorts. Tucked between the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica ...

The ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is forcing Secretary of State Marco Rubio to transmit to Congress agreements reached with the governments of Costa Rica and Panama for ...

Renowned for its natural beauty and pioneering ecological conservation, Costa Rica is ramping up efforts to become a strong contender in global film production. A compact nation with a growing cash ...