Juan Martinez

COSTA RICA · ECONOMY Key Facts — The country Costa Rica, a Central American democracy of 5 million, runs public health care and its main pension fund through the CCSS.

Guatemala fuel tax exemption rules were published on 5 October, making stations report prices daily and show savings of up to US$1.18 a gallon.

Silver rose 1.47% to US$61.24 an ounce, from US$60.35 on Friday, while gold edged up 0.11% to US$4,143 (RT spot data).

DTU says attackers used compromised profiles to reach its DTUBasen identity system and download a large amount of data, potentially affecting up to 200,000 current and former users. The case highlights how centralized identity records can turn a contained intrusion into a durable phishing and identity-misuse risk.

About 15,000 tonnes of Venezuelan aluminium reached New Orleans on 5 October, the first such cargo to the US since 2018, with more shipments planned.

Peru's electoral office puts mining critic Verónika Mendoza on 30.9% in the Cusco governor count, just above the 30% line that avoids a runoff.

Trump praised María Corina Machado on 5 October and said things would turn out well, but gave no date or US help for her return to Venezuela.

Peru decree powers go to a Chamber of Deputies vote on 6 October as Fujimori's Fuerza Popular readies a text keeping 50 of the 66 requested points.

Colombia central bank minutes show four directors backed a rise to 12.25%, two wanted no change and one sought more, citing El Niño and oil risks.

Grand Theft Auto 6 releases on November 19 The meme “we got ____ before GTA 6” became popular for its ability to express exhaustion over long waits