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Former Nicaraguan President Violeta Chamorro Dies in San José at 95

Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, Nicaragua’s first female president and a key figure in ending her country’s civil war, passed away peacefully this morning in San José, Costa Rica, at the age of 95. Her family announced her death in a statement shared by her son, Carlos Fernando Chamorro, noting that she was surrounded by loved […]
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The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate · Former Nicaraguan President Violeta Chamorro Dies in San José at 95Violeta Chamorro, Nicaragua’s first female president, died at 95 in San José, Costa Rica, on June 14, 2025. Learn about her legacy of peace.

Costa Rica Faces Growing Arms Trafficking Crisis

On Thursday, the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) made headlines by seizing 56 weapons in La Guácima de Alajuela, marking the largest arms seizure in Costa Rica’s history. The haul, which included 37 assault rifles and 19 pistols, was found in a house alongside a significant amount of drugs, pointing to the growing reach of organized […]
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The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate · Costa Rica Faces Growing Arms Trafficking CrisisCosta Rica’s OIJ seized 56 weapons in La Guácima, the largest arms bust in history. Learn how organized crime assembles firearms and the challenges of border security.

Costa Rica’s Ojochal: From Farms to Luxury Tourism Hub

Ojochal, a small town in between the Pacific Ocean and the Fila Costeña in Costa Rica’s Osa, isn’t the sleepy agricultural community it once was. Over the past few decades, it has morphed into a high-end tourist destination, largely owned by foreign investors. A recent study by Oscar Leiva, spanning 1990 to 2024, lays out […]
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The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate · Costa Rica’s Ojochal: From Farms to Luxury Tourism HubOjochal, Costa Rica, evolved from a rural village to a foreign-owned tourist enclave. Learn about the impacts of touristification, rising costs, and local displacement in this in-depth study

Costa Rica Continues Investigation into Miller Gardner’s Death

Costa Rican authorities are still investigating the tragic death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, nearly three months after the incident at a resort in Manuel Antonio, Quepos. The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) and the Quepos and Parrita Prosecutor’s Office are examining whether Miller’s death on March [… [...]

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ticotimes.net/2025/06/14/costa

The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate · Costa Rica Continues Investigation into Miller Gardner’s DeathCosta Rica investigates Miller Gardner’s death, probing carbon monoxide poisoning and possible homicide at a Manuel Antonio resort. Latest updates on the case of the ex-Yankees star’s son

UN Ocean Summit Ends with Progress but No Clear Funding

The UN Ocean Summit concluded in Nice with advances in protecting the high seas—but without any clear financial commitments. After bringing together around 60 world leaders, the summit also ended with tougher warnings against deep-sea mining. Environmental advocates and leaders from island nations, however, criticized what they see as backsliding on fossil fuels and ex [...]

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The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate · UN Ocean Summit Ends with Progress but No Clear FundingThe UN Ocean Summit in Nice advanced marine protection and the High Seas Treaty—but lacked funding commitments and avoided fossil fuel discussions.

Costa Rica Minister Faces Accusations Over Gandoca-Manzanillo Development

Costa Rica’s reputation as an environmental leader is under scrutiny. A formal complaint filed by environmental lawyer Marco Levy has called for a criminal investigation into Minister of Environment and Energy Franz Tattenbach. The accusations? Prevarication, corruption, and favoritism that could harm the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, a [...]

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ticotimes.net/2025/06/13/costa

The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate · Costa Rica Minister Faces Accusations Over Gandoca-Manzanillo DevelopmentCosta Rica’s Environment Minister Franz Tattenbach faces a criminal complaint for allegedly favoring development in the protected Gandoca-Manzanillo Refuge. Learn about the accusations and environmental concerns

From Bookie to “Pura Vida”: A True Costa Rica Expat Story

I recently wrote about my fear that three decades after learning Spanish, I was now slowly losing my fluency, forgetting words I had once known, and mispronouncing others. This should come as no surprise. According to the experts on gray matter, my cognitive abilities peaked around the turn of this century. It has been a […]
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The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate · From Bookie to “Pura Vida”: A True Costa Rica Expat StoryA personal story of language loss, memory, and the mysterious condition that may have silenced a once-vocal expat in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica’s US-Donated Drug Scanners Sit Unused for Seven Months

Costa Rica’s fight against drug trafficking hit a snag, and it’s raising eyebrows. Seven months ago, the United States donated two high-tech scanners to help detect drugs at the ports of Caldera in Puntarenas and Moín in Limón. These machines were supposed to be game-changers, catching illegal shipments and tightening security. But today, they’re still […]
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The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate · Costa Rica’s US-Donated Drug Scanners Sit Unused for Seven MonthsCosta Rica’s US-donated drug scanners remain unused seven months after arrival, delaying port security upgrades at Caldera and Moín. Learn about the setbacks and ongoing anti-trafficking efforts