4 d. ago Costa Rica’s Chaves Slams Supreme Court as “National Disgrace” in Corruption Case

On Wednesday, President Rodrigo Chaves didn’t hold back. In his weekly press conference, he slammed the Supreme Court, calling it a “national disgrace” that’s “destroying the little credibility it has left.” His fiery words came just a day after the Court asked Congress to strip his immunity so he can face corruption charges. This clash […] The post Costa Rica’s Chaves Slams Supreme Court as “National Disgrace” in Corruption Case appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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5 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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5 d. ago Costa Rica's top court seeks to strip president of immunity in corruption case

Costa Rica's top court seeks to strip president of immunity in corruption case  Yahoo

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5 d. ago Costa Rica top court asks for president to be stripped of immunity

Costa Rica top court asks for president to be stripped of immunity  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

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5 d. ago Costa Rica’s top court seeks to strip President Chaves’ immunity over corruption case

Costa Rica’s top court seeks to strip President Chaves’ immunity over corruption case  Toronto Star

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5 d. ago Costa Rica's top court calls for President Chaves to stand trial on corruption charges

Costa Rica's top court calls for President Chaves to stand trial on corruption charges  The Straits Times

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1 week ago Costa Rica’s Top Court Bans President Chaves from 2026 Election Campaign

Costa Rica’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal on Thursday barred President Rodrigo Chaves from participating in the 2026 election campaign, ruling that he “illegitimately used” his office to “favor a political program.” The ruling comes amid ongoing tensions between branches of government in Central America’s most stable democracy. Chaves has accused the Prosecutor’s Office, the Supreme Court, […] The post Costa Rica’s Top Court Bans President Chaves from 2026 Election Campaign appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago U.S. – Guatemala Security Pact Targets Crime and Helps Returning Migrants

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem signed a border security cooperation agreement with Guatemala on Thursday, which includes the use of drones and other technologies to combat transnational crime. “This joint security alliance will allow us to share information [ ] and security protocols at our airports, ports, and borders, as well as between our […] The post U.S. – Guatemala Security Pact Targets Crime and Helps Returning Migrants appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago The Marianas Joins Global Trend: MVA Urges Tree Planting To Boost Sustainable Tourism To Join Countries Like Costa Rica, New Zealand, and Iceland

The Marianas Joins Global Trend: MVA Urges Tree Planting To Boost Sustainable Tourism To Join Countries Like Costa Rica, New Zealand, and Iceland  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago Costa Rica Surf Film Festival Honors ‘Pura Vida Bodysurfing’ with Top Audience Award

Pura Vida Bodysurfing is an award-winning short film that strips surfing back to its essence—riding waves without a surfboard. Filmed across Costa Rica’s legendary coastlines, from the thundering barrels of Puerto Viejo to the famously long lefts of Pavones, the film captures the raw beauty of bodysurfing in one of the world’s most wave-rich countries. […] The post Costa Rica Surf Film Festival Honors ‘Pura Vida Bodysurfing’ with Top Audience Award appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago Costa Rican court orders migrants deported from US to be released

Costa Rican court orders migrants deported from US to be released  Washington Examiner

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1 week ago Court orders Costa Rican government to release Asian migrants deported by Trump

Court orders Costa Rican government to release Asian migrants deported by Trump  NBC News

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1 week ago Costa Rica and U.S. Strengthen Border Scans and Biometric Cooperation

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem met Wednesday with Honduran President Xiomara Castro to discuss security and migration, following her offer in Costa Rica to help control the entry of travelers and goods into the country. The leftist Honduran president requested an extension of TPS, a regulation that allows temporary legal stay for migrants […] The post Costa Rica and U.S. Strengthen Border Scans and Biometric Cooperation appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago Celso Gamboa Allegedly Ran Drug Ring with Costa Rican Government Ties

Celso Gamboa, once Costa Rica’s Security Minister and a Supreme Court judge, now faces extradition to the U.S. for leading a major cocaine trafficking network. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) alleges Gamboa coordinated shipments across Central America, Colombia, and Mexico, and shockingly claimed government backing to pull it off. Arrested in San José yesterday, […] The post Celso Gamboa Allegedly Ran Drug Ring with Costa Rican Government Ties appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago Costa Rican court orders release of migrants deported from US

Costa Rican court orders release of migrants deported from US  BBC

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1 week ago Costa Rican Court Orders Release of Migrants Deported Under Trump Deal

A court on Tuesday ordered Costa Rican authorities to release foreign migrants who had been detained in a shelter after being deported under an agreement between the Trump administration and the government of Rodrigo Chaves, according to a ruling issued on the eve of a visit by the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security. Two hundred […] The post Costa Rican Court Orders Release of Migrants Deported Under Trump Deal appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago Costa Rica to Free Migrants Detained After US Deportation Pact

Costa Rica to Free Migrants Detained After US Deportation Pact  News Central TV

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1 week ago The migrants were held at the Temporary Care Center for Migrants in Puntarenas after being sent to Costa Rica by the Trump administration

The migrants were held at the Temporary Care Center for Migrants in Puntarenas after being sent to Costa Rica by the Trump administration  IslanderNews.com

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1 week ago Justice orders release of migrants deported to Costa Rica by Trump

Justice orders release of migrants deported to Costa Rica by Trump  RFI

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1 week ago Former Costa Rican Minister Arrested for Drug Trafficking, Faces U.S. Extradition

Costa Rica’s judicial police arrested Celso Gamboa, a former security minister and Supreme Court judge, on Monday, following a U.S. request for his extradition on drug trafficking charges. The 49-year-old was detained in San Jose, marking a significant moment for the country’s fight against organized crime. This arrest comes just weeks after Costa Rica passed […] The post Former Costa Rican Minister Arrested for Drug Trafficking, Faces U.S. Extradition appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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