31 h. ago Avianca Flight Disruptions Hit Costa Rica and All Central America

Colombian airline Avianca announced today that software issues in its Airbus A320 aircraft will cause major flight interruptions across its network, including key routes in Central America. The carrier expects these problems to last at least 10 days, leaving passengers in Costa Rica, El Salvador, and other regional hubs facing cancellations and delays. The disruptions […] The post Avianca Flight Disruptions Hit Costa Rica and All Central America appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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68 h. ago Jamaica Joins Mexico, Bahamas, Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador And Other As Canada Issues Mid

Jamaica Joins Mexico, Bahamas, Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador And Other As Canada Issues Mid-Winter Season Travel Advisory Amid Rising Security Risks, Entry And Exit Requirements, And Complex Border Entry Procedures  Travel And Tour World

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5 d. ago Costa Rica and El Salvador Issue First Digital Yellow Fever Certificates

Costa Rica and El Salvador have taken a key step in modernizing public health by issuing the first digital yellow fever vaccination certificates in the Americas. This move, backed by the Inter-American Development Bank and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), sets the region ahead in adopting secure digital tools for health records. The certificates […] The post Costa Rica and El Salvador Issue First Digital Yellow Fever Certificates appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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7 d. ago Costa Rica Willing to Take In Salvadoran Facing U.S. Expulsion

A senior Costa Rican government official has confirmed that the country remains open to receiving Kilmar Abrego García, a Salvadoran man at the center of a high-profile U.S. deportation case. This statement directly challenges claims by Trump administration officials that Costa Rica has refused to accept him. The official, speaking from the Ministry of Governance […] The post Costa Rica Willing to Take In Salvadoran Facing U.S. Expulsion appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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8 d. ago Costa Rica Excluded as Deportation Option for Salvadoran Migrant

A senior official from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement testified in a federal court hearing that Costa Rica stands off-limits for deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant entangled in a high-profile human smuggling case. The statement came during proceedings in Maryland yesterday, where the Trump administration pushed to send Abrego Garcia to Liberia instead. […] The post Costa Rica Excluded as Deportation Option for Salvadoran Migrant appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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8 d. ago El Salvador and Costa Rica issue the first digital yellow fever vaccination certificates with support from the IDB and PAHO

El Salvador and Costa Rica issue the first digital yellow fever vaccination certificates with support from the IDB and PAHO  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

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1 week ago Steak ‘n Shake Opens in El Salvador Accepting Bitcoin Payments

Steak ‘n Shake, the American fast-food chain famous for its burgers and shakes, has set its sights on El Salvador for its first Latin American location. The move comes as the company doubles down on accepting Bitcoin payments, a strategy that has already driven sales growth in its U.S. operations. The expansion taps into El […] The post Steak ‘n Shake Opens in El Salvador Accepting Bitcoin Payments appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago HRW Says Venezuelan Migrants Tortured at CECOT Prison in El Salvador

Guards at El Salvador’s Center for Terrorism Confinement, known as CECOT, beat Venezuelan detainees with batons and fists almost every day. They denied them medical care, fed them sparse meals, and held them in filthy cells without light or fresh air. Detainees called the place “hell,” and a new report from Human Rights Watch backs […] The post HRW Says Venezuelan Migrants Tortured at CECOT Prison in El Salvador appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago Brazil And Mexico Joins Costa Rica, US, Bahamas, Jamaica, El Salvador, And More Twenty

Brazil And Mexico Joins Costa Rica, US, Bahamas, Jamaica, El Salvador, And More Twenty-Seven Countries In North, South America, And The Caribbean As Canada Introduces Travel Permit Restrictions For 2026: New Updates You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

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3 w. ago Venezuela Joins Guyana, Peru, Costa Rica, and El Salvador in the Most Dangerous Travel Warnings: Are You Ready for the Risk?

Venezuela Joins Guyana, Peru, Costa Rica, and El Salvador in the Most Dangerous Travel Warnings: Are You Ready for the Risk?  Travel And Tour World

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3 w. ago El Salvador Joins Mexico, South Africa, Costa Rica, Italy, Dominica, And More As UK Issues Urgent Travel Advisory Amid Changes In Visa Rules And Increased Bureaucratic Challenges For Travelers

El Salvador Joins Mexico, South Africa, Costa Rica, Italy, Dominica, And More As UK Issues Urgent Travel Advisory Amid Changes In Visa Rules And Increased Bureaucratic Challenges For Travelers  Travel And Tour World

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