United States aircraft alerted authorities in Costa Rica after detecting a suspected drug-trafficking vessel moving through regional waters. The early warning helped trigger a coordinated security response as Costa Rican forces moved to monitor and intercept the vessel. The incident highlights ongoing cooperation between the US and Central American partners to counter narcotics smuggling routes across the region.


US Aircrafts Alerts Costa Rica on Suspected Drug Vessel 

Archaeologists in Costa Rica have uncovered fossils of a giant sloth and a mastodon, shedding light on the country’s prehistoric past. These ancient remains offer important insights into Ice Age megafauna and the ecosystems they inhabited.

Costa Rica Discovery: Giant Sloth and Mastodon Fossils Discovered in Costa Rica

Laura Fernandez has won Costa Rica’s presidential elections in a landslide victory at just 39 years old, securing widespread support with her law-and-order and economic reform-focused campaign, analysts say her historic win marks a new political era in Costa Rica, stay tuned for live updates, voter reactions, expert commentary, insights into Fernandez’s policies, and what her leadership could mean for the country’s future, Costa Rica election news, Fernandez presidency, Costa Rica politics 2026.

Costa Rica Election Results: Fernandez Secures Historic Win

Costa Rica, voters head to the polls as the country faces a rising crime wave, with presidential candidate Fernandez campaigning heavily on a law-and-order platform promising stricter security measures and public safety reforms, analysts say the election outcome could shape Costa Rica’s approach to crime and governance in the coming years, stay tuned for live updates, election results, and expert analysis on political, social, and security developments.

Costa Rica Elections: Fernandez Campaigns on Law and Order in Costa Rica

Their airspace remains unpatrolled by high-speed jets, yet their sovereignty and safety are maintained through careful planning and international cooperation.

7 countries that don’t own a single fighter jet. Here’s why

Costa Rica Landslide Tragedy As Family Buried Alive

Costa Rica: Deadly Fire Breaks Out At A Hotel Fire In Costa Rica, At Least 5 Killed 

The Poas volcano erupted for a second time this week producing a significant ash plume accompanied by toxic gas emissions this has prompted authorities to issue safety advisories as well. Watch in for more details!

Poás volcano eruption blankets Costa Rica in ash

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: 

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A man who has been accused of playing a role in the 1991 killing of his wife was extradited earlier this month from Costa Rica, ending his more than three decades on the run, said the US police, on Monday (Jan 22).

US: Husband accused of wife’s murder extradited from Costa Rica after evading arrest for 30 years

Disclaimer: A few readers might find the details of the story disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. In a devastating incident that unfolded in Costa Rica, 29-year-old soccer player named Jesus Alberto Lopez Ortiz died after being viciously attacked by a crocodile while in the Canas River, as reported by the Spanish news outlet Marca.

Crocodile fatally attacks soccer player in Costa Rican river, swims away with body

A team of scientists has made an astonishing discovery, uncovering a new octopus nursery in the seamounts off the coast of Costa Rica. Additionally, they have confirmed the activity of a previously known nursery in the same area, bringing the total number of documented octopus nurseries worldwide to three, according to Science Alert.

Deep-sea marvel: Extraordinary octopus nursery found in Costa Rica's waters

A crocodile in Costa Rica has made herself pregnant, which is said to be the first recorded instance of a "virgin birth" in the reptile species as scientists have found evidence that female crocodiles can lay eggs without mating.

Believe it or not, a crocodile made herself pregnant. A rare case of ‘virgin birth’

Researchers believe that new antibiotics can be discovered from the fur of Costa Rican sloths as they may harbour antibiotic-producing bacteria. The theory has come up after experts noticed that these tropical animals never get sick and appear to be surprisingly infection-proof.

Fur of Costa Rican sloths may harbour antibiotic-producing bacteria: Study

Strong activity was reported from the Rincon de La Vieja Volcano in the northern province of Guanacaste, in Costa Rica on Friday (April 21). Citing a statement from the CNE Costa Rica (the National Commission for Risk Prevention and Emergency Care), a report by the Tico Times newspaper said a volcanic cloud was released, reaching up to 7,500 metres in the air.

Costa Rica: Emergency agency reports strong activity from Rincon de La Vieja volcano

The second match from Group E on Thursday, December 1st is between Germany and Costa Rica at Al Bayt Stadium - two teams that are battling for a spot in knockouts.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Germany face Costa Rica in must-win clash

Germany and Costa Rica will square off against each other in an important group stage clash in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, on Friday (December 02).

Germany vs Costa Rica FIFA World Cup 2022 broadcast TV and OTT-live streaming: When and where to watch?

Costa Rica bounced back on Sunday to win a shocking 1-0 match in Group E against Japan at the FIFA World Cup 2022. With this win, they severely damaged the Samurais’ chances of making it to the World Cup's round of 16.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Costa Rica inflict 1-0 defeat on sluggish Japan

The victors of the 2010 World Cup have struggled in the following two tournaments after being eliminated in the group stage and round of 16 in 2014 and 2018, respectively.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Spain vs. Costa Rica, see preview & predictions, injury news, H2H records and line-up

The 2010 FIFA World Cup champions Spain will open their campaign in the ongoing edition, in Qatar, on Wednesday (November 23). The Spanish line-up have had a good run in the past.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Broadcast TV and OTT-Live Streaming: When and where to watch Spain vs Costa Rica?

German billionaire Rainer Schaller and his son's remains, have been identified after their jet crashed in the Caribbean last month, his firm RSG announced on Friday.

German billionaire Rainer Schaller and his son's remains identified after Caribbean crash

At least six passengers of a plane went missing and are feared dead, said Costa Rican authorities after a small plane crashed into the Caribbean just off the country’s eastern coast.

Reports: Plane crashes off the Costa Rican coast, six people missing

On Sunday, the authorities indicated that at least 9 people are dead while several others have been injured following an accident where a bus and two other vehicles amid heavy rains and landslides plunged into a ravine in Costa Rica.

Bus crash in Costa Rica claims at least 9 lives, several injured

A cargo plane skidded off the runway and broke in 2 during an emergency landing in Costa Rica. At least 32 flights were diverted to alternate airports due to this incident.

Cargo plane splits in 2 as it makes emergency landing

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