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2026 World Cup: Super Eagles ready for playoffs – Ekong
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong says the players will give their best at the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs next month in Morocco. Éric Chelle’s side thrashed Benin Republic 4-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Tuesday...
Deaths, Disappearances, and Danger in Immigrant – Detention In partnership with American Community Media – National Briefing Series
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Pilar Marerro, co-producer of American Community Media’s Weekly National Briefings served as moderator for this briefing with three expert panelists and eighty media outlets. She reported that fifteen...

How the US Shutdown Could Disrupts Travel to Costa Rica
As the US federal government enters a partial shutdown starting today October 1, travelers heading to Costa Rica face potential hurdles. The impasse stems from budget disputes in Congress, leaving hundreds of thousands of federal workers without...

Learning Spanish Through Music in Costa Rica: Misheard Lyrics and Wins
One of the most challenging parts of learning a language is understanding songs in that language. In my early days of learning Spanish, I listened to the radio for hours daily. My favorite station was Radio Reloj. It was all news, read by...

Guns N’ Roses Kicks Off Latin Tour in Costa Rica at National Stadium
Rock fans across the country gear up for a night of hard-hitting music as Guns N’ Roses performs at the Estadio Nacional this evening. The show marks the opening date of the band’s Latin America 2025 tour, bringing Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan,...

Why Costa Rica Is the Year-Round Destination Families Are Choosing
Disclaimer: This Inside South Florida segment is sponsored by Visit Costa Rica. All opinions expressed are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect the views of WSFL-TV. Inside South Florida welcomed travel trends expert Francesca...

Meet Gerhard Hernández, Costa Rica's first trans elected official — and a Gen Z Coldplay fan
San Jose, Costa Rica -- Costa Rica's first out transgender elected official, Gerhard Phillip Hernández Padilla, is more than just a historic politician — he's a member of Gen Z who loves Coldplay, art history, and tattoos. Keep up with the latest...

Is There A Corner Of India In Costa Rica?
In a world where specialization seems to be the norm, Abril Zamora Valverde defies convention and shows us that it is possible to combine different passions and talents to create a life full of purpose and meaning. This Costa Rican, a physical...

Cup of Joe Meets Musical Theatre
By Dawn Jacobsen The morning isn’t the same without you. I wake and anticipate your perky warm company. I couldn’t start my day without you. You brighten my mood, and spark my energy. I can’t wait to wrap my hands around you. The sound of your...

William Rodríguez: The Minister’s Vision For Quality Tourism In Costa Rica
How does a renowned tourist destination like Costa Rica adapt to fluctuations in the global market? The Central American country’s Minister of Tourism, William Rodríguez, reveals the keys to maintaining the country’s competitiveness and appeal,...

Mexican marine biologist attacked by shark near remote island in Costa Rica
SAN JOSE — A Mexican marine biologist was seriously injured after he was attacked by a shark while working off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast and transferred to a hospital in the country’s capital on Monday, authorities said.Article content Costa...

Marine biologist seriously injured in shark attack off Costa Rica
September 29, 2025 / 10:37 PM EDT / CBS/AP A Mexican marine biologist was seriously injured after he was attacked by a shark while working off Costa Rica's Pacific coast and transferred to a hospital in the country's capital on Monday, authorities...

Mexican marine biologist attacked by a shark near remote island in Costa Rica
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — A Mexican marine biologist was seriously injured after he was attacked by a shark while working off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast and transferred to a hospital in the country’s capital on Monday, authorities said. Costa Rica’s...

What Happens If Costa Rica Fails to Qualify for 2026 World Cup?
Costa Rica’s national soccer team stands at a crossroads in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Fans across the country hold their breath as the team fights for a spot in the tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada....

Grupo Uribe: The Quiet Colombian Force Behind Europe’s Fashion Resilience
In a global context marked by retail contraction, store closures or even the liquidation of historic brands, Grupo Uribe represents a rare exception: brands that retreated in Europe have found their best performance in Colombia. The operator, with...

Costa Rica deploys AI port scanners to fight drug trafficking
The government of Costa Rica on Wednesday inaugurated artificial-intelligence scanners to inspect containers at two of the country’s main ports, in an effort to curb drug trafficking to Europe and the United States, authorities said. The devices...

Delano reasserts its position on the luxury lifestyle landscape
The considered choice of these two new iconic destinations sets the tone for Delano’s continued evolution, which is guided by a legacy of refinement, warmth and intuition and underlined by world-class entertainment and an innovative approach to...

Malcolm-Jamal Warner ends TV career with standout role in series
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s last television role touched viewers this week when the episode Mother Love of Murder in a Small Town aired. The actor, best known for playing Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, passed away on July 20 in Costa Rica from an...

Costa Rica reopens airspace after radar outage forces nationwide shutdown
Costa Rica reopened its airspace on Wednesday after a power outage forced a nationwide closure for at least five hours, disrupting flights across the country. The outage, which hit radar systems early on Wednesday, brought all air traffic to a...

Virtuoso taps into 2026 luxury trends in new report
Once again, Virtuoso is tapping into the key trends shaping luxury travel in the coming year. Using the expertise and insights of its member agencies, The 2026 Virtuoso Luxe Report uses the expertise and insights of its member agencies to...