66 h. ago Costa Rica Faces Scrutiny After Murder of Exiled Nicaraguan Officer

The Costa Rican government is facing growing criticism after the murder of exiled Nicaraguan military officer Roberto Samcam, who was shot to death in San José on June 19 in what appears to be a targeted political assassination. Samcam had reportedly warned Costa Rica’s Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) about threats to his life, […] The post Costa Rica Faces Scrutiny After Murder of Exiled Nicaraguan Officer appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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4 d. ago Alligator Alcatraz: Trump’s Everglades Migrant Camp Draws Protests and Criticism

US President Donald Trump toured a new Florida migrant detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” on Tuesday, boasting about the harsh conditions and joking that the reptilian predators will serve as guards. The $450 million camp has been built on a disused airfield deep in the Florida Everglades and is surrounded by swamps that are home […] The post Alligator Alcatraz: Trump’s Everglades Migrant Camp Draws Protests and Criticism appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago HARD NUMBERS: Corruption bombshell in Costa Rica, Tax Protests in Kenya, flaming butts in Greece, and more

HARD NUMBERS: Corruption bombshell in Costa Rica, Tax Protests in Kenya, flaming butts in Greece, and more   GZERO Media

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1 week ago Panama Regains Control of Bocas del Toro After Violent Protests

Panama’s government has regained control of Bocas del Toro province after months of violent anti-government protests sparked by pension reforms, officials announced. The unrest, centered in the banana-producing region, left one person dead, over 300 arrested, and dozens injured, including 14 police officers, according to authorities. The protests began nearly two months ago when workers, […] The post Panama Regains Control of Bocas del Toro After Violent Protests appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago 2025 Gold Cup Recaps: The Third Yellow vs. Group A's Scoreless Draws

2025 Gold Cup Recaps: The Third Yellow vs. Group A's Scoreless Draws  The Blazing Musket

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2 w. ago CONCACAF Gold Cup: USA beats Haiti to top group; Mexico draws with Costa Rica

CONCACAF Gold Cup: USA beats Haiti to top group; Mexico draws with Costa Rica  Sportstar

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2 w. ago Internet Cut in Panama Near Costa Rica Border Amid Bocas del Toro Unrest

Panamanian authorities suspended internet and mobile phone services on Saturday in the Caribbean province of Bocas del Toro, following President José Raúl Mulino’s declaration of a state of emergency after nearly two months of protests against his government, according to official sources. On Friday, Mulino suspended the rights to assembly and free movement in the […] The post Internet Cut in Panama Near Costa Rica Border Amid Bocas del Toro Unrest appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago Panama Faces Turmoil as Protests Turn Deadly Over Pension Law

A person died on Tuesday in Panama after sustaining a back injury during ongoing protests against a controversial pension reform, according to an official source. The incident occurred in the town of Rambala, in the Caribbean province of Bocas del Toro, near the Costa Rica border. Authorities have not released further details about the victim. […] The post Panama Faces Turmoil as Protests Turn Deadly Over Pension Law appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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3 w. ago Costa Rica’s UN Ocean Conference Role Slammed as Hypocritical

Costa Rica’s high-profile role in the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, has triggered fierce criticism from lawmakers and environmentalists, who accuse President Rodrigo Chaves’ administration of hypocrisy. The June event, co-hosted by Costa Rica and France, aimed to advance global ocean conservation, but critics argue the government is using the platform […] The post Costa Rica’s UN Ocean Conference Role Slammed as Hypocritical appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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3 w. ago Banana Workers’ Strike Ends in Panama After Pension Agreement

Workers at U.S.-based banana company Chiquita Brands in Panama ended their protests and road blockades on Wednesday after reaching an agreement over pension reforms. The workers had gone on strike on April 28, blocking roads in the Caribbean province of Bocas del Toro, which borders Costa Rica, in response to a pension reform that removed […] The post Banana Workers’ Strike Ends in Panama After Pension Agreement appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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4 w. ago Panama to Negotiate With Chiquita Workers Amid Widespread Protests

The government of Panama and workers from the Panamanian branch of U.S. banana giant Chiquita Brands will meet next Monday in an effort to reach an agreement that could end a month of protests and road blockades, a union leader announced Friday. Since April 28, workers have blocked roads in the Caribbean province of Bocas […] The post Panama to Negotiate With Chiquita Workers Amid Widespread Protests appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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