Costa Rica has elected Laura Virginia Fernández Delgado, a 39-year-old political scientist, as its second female president. Her victory, secured with 48.3% of the vote in the first round, signals a ...

Costa Ricans have elected conservative populist Laura Fernández as their next president, according to preliminary results, making her the latest right-leaning leader to win office in Latin America.

Costa Ricans are voting for president amid soaring drug violence that has shocked a country historically known as a peaceful tourist haven in a turbulent region. Ruling party candidate Laura Fernández ...

MANUEL ANTONIO, COSTA RICA TRAVEL GUIDE: Today we explore the southern part of Punta Arenas in Costa Rica. We check out Manuel Antonio, Uvita, Dominical and Jaco. There are many waterfalls and ...

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 ...

As recently as 2023, the term pura vida finally entered the dictionary of the Real Academia Española, which defines the words and phrases used across the Spanish-speaking world. This particular ...

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 ...

Jaco is one of Costa Rica’s most vibrant beach towns, known for its golden sands, lively nightlife, and proximity to some of the country’s most stunning national parks. Whether you’re a backpacker on ...

As a resident of Contra Costa County, I am concerned about the Sheriff’s Department’s continued cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In 2017, the California Legislature passed the ...

WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department is planning to spend up to $7.85 million to help Costa Rica deport immigrants, according to a document seen by Reuters, under an arrangement ...