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Trump Threatens to Retake Control of Panama Canal
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump criticized what he described as unfair tariffs on U.S. ships to pass through the Panama Canal and threatened to demand that Washington retake control of the strategic passageway.A complete swindle of USA“Our Navy and commerce...
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Costa Rican Passport Closes 2024 as the Seventh “Most Powerful” in Latin America
Costa Rica's passport closes 2024 as the seventh “most powerful” in Latin America and the first in Central America, according to the latest measurement recently published by Passport Index.According to this indicator, the country maintains the regional position of...
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Fourth Bridge Project Over the Panama Canal is 17 % Complete
The project for the fourth bridge over the Panama Canal is 17% complete. This was informed by the head of the Ministry of Public Works (MOP), José Luis Andrade, during a recent tour.The construction process of the main tower...
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NFL Aaron Rodgers’ Journey with Ayahuasca
This week, Netflix released a new three-part mini-series “Aaron Rodgers: Enigma” that offers a rare glimpse into the NFL icon’s life off the field, documenting his recovery from an Achilles heel injury and a journey of healing and spiritual...
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More Than 4.5 Million Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees Regularized in Latin America including Costa Rica
More than 4.5 million Venezuelan refugees and migrants residing in Latin America and the Caribbean have regularized their migratory status since 2019, of which 1.3 million did so in 2024 alone, thanks to a new strategy that aids their...
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The Time when Central America was One Unified Nation
The dream of a unified Central America, a single nation spanning the heart of the isthmus, was a fleeting vision that emerged in the early 19th century. It was a time of great upheaval, as the region sought to...
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How to Obtain a Golden Visa: From Investments to Volunteering
It is not necessary to be rich to be eligible for a Golden Visa. Although many people opt for traditional investments like real estate, there are other ways to obtain this coveted visa.Volunteering as a way to obtain a...
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European Companies Seek Partners in Costa Rica to Explore Ecotourism
A group of European entrepreneurs is visiting several cantons in the country with the purpose of seeking partners and exploring options in tourism and biodiversity. Tortuguero, Manuel Antonio, and the center of Guanacaste are some of the destinations the...
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Immigration Cuts Will Affect Provinces of Canada
The federal Minister of Immigration, Marc Miller, announced last week that Canada would reduce the planned number of new permanent residents. Of the 485,000 scheduled to be welcomed into the country this year, the number will drop to 395,000...
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Elections in the U.S. and Their Collateral Effect On Costa Rica’s Commercial Real Estate Sector
As we all know, the presidential elections in the United States are on a countdown and they have global repercussions; Costa Rica is no exception. The Costa Rican commercial real estate sector could be influenced by the policies implemented...
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What to Do If You Have a Medical Emergency in Costa Rica as a Tourist
Costa Rica is a safe and popular travel destination, but accidents and illnesses can happen anywhere. Whether it’s a...