54 h. ago Latin America Poverty Falls to Record Low in 2024 but Inequality Remains Stark

Poverty in Latin America fell by 2.2 percentage points in 2024 compared to the previous year and now affects 25.5% of the population, the lowest level since comparable data have been available, ECLAC reported. Last year, 162 million Latin Americans were living in poverty in the region, of whom 62 million were in extreme poverty. […] The post Latin America Poverty Falls to Record Low in 2024 but Inequality Remains Stark appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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5 d. ago Fraud Claims Sow Tensions as Honduras Prepares to Elect President

Hondurans go to the polls on Sunday in a closely fought presidential election rife with fraud accusations that have sparked fears of violence in a country where coups are an ever-present threat. Lawmakers and mayors will also be elected in one of the world’s leading coffee exporters, which is plagued by drug cartels and gang […] The post Fraud Claims Sow Tensions as Honduras Prepares to Elect President appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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7 d. ago Australian Open Latin American Legacy Resonates in Costa Rica

Melbourne’s hard courts come alive each January with the Australian Open, the year’s opening Grand Slam. This two-week event draws the world’s top tennis talent to battle in singles, doubles and mixed formats under the summer sun. Players chase titles, ranking points and prize money on outdoor arenas, where strategy and endurance often decide outcomes. […] The post Australian Open Latin American Legacy Resonates in Costa Rica appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago Why Did TIGO Rise 9.6% After Costa Rica Blocked the Liberty Latin America Merger?

Why Did TIGO Rise 9.6% After Costa Rica Blocked the Liberty Latin America Merger?  Yahoo Finance

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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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1 week ago US Launches Operation Southern Spear Against Latin American Drug Cartels

The United States has rolled out a major military effort called Operation Southern Spear to tackle drug cartels across Latin America. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the announcement, framing it as a direct order from President Donald Trump to protect American soil from the flow of illegal drugs. Hegseth stated that the operation focuses on […] The post US Launches Operation Southern Spear Against Latin American Drug Cartels appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago How Travel and Cannabis Culture Are Merging in Latin America

How Travel and Cannabis Culture Are Merging in Latin America  vocal.media

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2 w. ago Costa Rica’s Chaves Calls Immunity Case a Political Lynching

Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves said Friday he is the victim of a “shameless political lynching” during an appearance before a legislative committee that is considering lifting his immunity over alleged interference in the February 2026 elections. In the midst of an unusual clash between branches of government in one of Latin America’s most respected […] The post Costa Rica’s Chaves Calls Immunity Case a Political Lynching appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago Latin America EV Sales Report: 6% Market Share Reached in Q3 Thanks to 55% Growth YoY

Latin America EV Sales Report: 6% Market Share Reached in Q3 Thanks to 55% Growth YoY  CleanTechnica

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2 w. ago Liberty Latin America Deal With Millicom International Cellular Blocked by Costa Rica Regulator

Liberty Latin America Deal With Millicom International Cellular Blocked by Costa Rica Regulator  MarketScreener

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2 w. ago Liberty Latin America Ltd. and Millicom Update on Costa Rica Transaction

Liberty Latin America Ltd. and Millicom Update on Costa Rica Transaction  TradingView

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2 w. ago Liberty Latin America and Millicom Provide Update on Proposed Costa Rica Transaction

Liberty Latin America and Millicom Provide Update on Proposed Costa Rica Transaction  The AI Journal

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2 w. ago Costa Rica halts merger between Millicom and Liberty Latin America due to regulatory concerns

Costa Rica halts merger between Millicom and Liberty Latin America due to regulatory concerns  Data Center Dynamics

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2 w. ago Fostering connection across Latin America with Cisco Networking Academy

Fostering connection across Latin America with Cisco Networking Academy  Cisco Blogs

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3 w. ago Costa Rica rejects Millicom–Liberty Latin America merger plan

Costa Rica rejects Millicom–Liberty Latin America merger plan  BNamericas

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