Costa Rica
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View Timeline →Costa Rica Inaugurates $35 Million Mega-Prison for 5,100 Inmates
Costa Rica's President Laura Fernandez inaugurated a new $35 million mega-prison designed to accommodate 5,100 inmates. This development highlights issues of incarceration and prison conditions,…
UN Secretary-General Race at a Critical Juncture; Greenspan Leads Competitors
Rebecca Greenspan has taken the lead in the UN Secretary-General race during the latest voting round, but no candidate has secured enough support to bypass…
Costa Rica Embraces Tough-on-Crime Model with New Mega-Prison
Costa Rica has opened a mega-prison as part of a tough-on-crime strategy endorsed by President Laura Fernandez. This model, inspired by El Salvador's President Bukele,…
New Coral Discovery Leads to Creation of Unique Family Classification
Scientists discovered a unique yellow coral off Costa Rica, leading to the creation of a new family classification due to its unusual characteristics. This finding…
Costa Rica Minister Dismissed for Unauthorized Meeting with Trump
Costa Rica's President Fernandez has dismissed Foreign Minister Rodolfo Solano for attending the 'Shield of the Americas' meeting with former President Trump in New York…
Costa Rica's President Advocates for US Ground Forces to Enhance National Security
Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez stated that the presence of US ground forces could enhance the country's national security. This statement reflects Costa Rica's stance…
Costa Rican President Indicates Potential for US Military Operations with Congressional Approval
Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez has expressed a willingness to consider US military operations within the country, pending Congressional approval. This development involves the Costa…
Costa Rica Swears In Right-Wing President Laura Fernandez
Costa Rica inaugurated right-wing president Laura Fernandez, with supporters present at the national stadium. This political shift may influence regional dynamics, including Iran's relations with…
Laura Fernandez Sworn in as Costa Rica’s New President, Leading Right-Wing Majority
Laura Fernandez has been sworn in as the new president of Costa Rica, leading a right-wing party that holds an absolute majority in the legislature.…
Israeli President Herzog's Central America Visit: Implications for Regional Diplomacy
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is on a four-day visit to Panama and Costa Rica to strengthen diplomatic ties in Central America. This visit involves the…
Costa Rica Receives First Wave of US-Deported Migrants
Costa Rica has received 25 migrants deported from the US as part of a new agreement between the two nations. This development highlights the ongoing…
FIFA President: Iran is a very strong team and will play in the World Cup in the USA
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will participate in the upcoming World Cup in the USA despite regional conflicts. His remarks were made during…
Costa Rica Signs Deportation Agreement with Trump Administration
Costa Rica has agreed to accept 25 deportees per week as part of a third-country deportation agreement with the Trump administration. This agreement is part…
Costa Rica's First Extradition to the US Involves Former Supreme Court Justice
Celso Gamboa, a former Supreme Court justice in Costa Rica, has been accused by the US of using his government connections to traffic cocaine. This…
Right-Wing Candidate Laura Fernandez Wins Presidential Election in Costa Rica
Laura Fernandez, the candidate from Costa Rica's right-wing ruling party, has declared victory in the presidential election. This election outcome may influence regional dynamics and…
Laura Fernandez Leads Costa Rica's Presidential Election with 53.01% of Votes
Laura Fernandez of the governing PPSO party is leading the presidential race in Costa Rica with 53.01 percent of the vote according to early results.…
Costa Rica Elections: Laura Fernandez Leads as Centre-Right Populists Seek to Extend Power
Polls have opened in Costa Rica where Laura Fernandez, a key ally of President Chaves, is leading the elections and may secure victory without a…
Costa Rica's Presidential Election: Key Insights and Implications
Polls indicate that a candidate aligned with outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves is expected to win the presidential election in Costa Rica on February 1. This…
Marco Rubio's Article: The Accusation of 'Isolationism' Against America is Baseless
Marco Rubio asserts that the U.S. has re-established its leadership in the Americas under Trump's administration, emphasizing that 'America First' does not equate to isolationism.…
Rubio: We Will Consider Proposal to Accept American Prisoners in El Salvador
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele's proposal to house American prisoners in El Salvador as generous. This proposal, stemming…