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In a tragic plane crash on Pico Blanco, Costa Rica, five people lost their lives, and one survivor was rescued in critical condition. The Red Cross and Costa Rica’s Fire Department confirmed the fatalities, identifying the deceased as:

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The International Air Transport Association ( IATA ) has raised concerns about the deteriorating condition of the runway at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste, a critical hub for Costa Rica’s tourism industry. Delays and the eventual suspension of repairs, coupled with heavy rains, have rendered the runway partially inoperable during the peak travel season. This has left the aviation and tourism sectors unable to plan effectively for the disruption.

Nicaragua’s president, Daniel Ortega, presented a reform to the migration law on Tuesday that includes the revocation of nationality, tighter controls on entry and exit from the country, and prison sentences for those who cross borders illegally with the intention of destabilizing the nation.

My work with camera traps is a combination of science and art. Ecology is the study of the relationship between living organisms and their physical environment. An understanding of the species that I’m seeking out and how those species use their environment certainly has an effect on the success of a project. As for the art side of things, I go to a lot of trouble to try set my camera traps in a manner that will produce the most visually appealing wildlife video possible. So my goals are clear. I want to record as many as species as I can, and I want those videos to be spectacular.

Delve into the case of Reinaldo Picado Miranda, a Nicaraguan activist fighting for his life in Costa Rica against politically motivated charges.

Wondering where I was going to get the pan drippings for the gravy and mashed potatoes I agreed to make for an expat Thanksgiving this year, I started thinking about last year’s turkey. It was my first Thanksgiving in Costa Rica and away from family. As we sat down to the meal in Escazú, hosted by a Costa Rican family and complete with sweet potatoes and even canned cranberry sauce served in slices, I was struck by the endearing role reversal.

In a move that has sparked debate over economic potential and environmental risks, President Rodrigo Chaves announced Wednesday that his government plans to re-legalize open-pit mining. The practice, banned in 2010, has long been at odds with Costa Rica’s reputation as a global environmental leader.

Explore Thanksgiving and harvest festivals around the world, from Canada to India, celebrating gratitude, seasonal bounty, and cultural traditions through diverse festivities

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