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Canadian man and Costa Rican woman plead guilty to illegal U.S. entry
Green Mountain Times - Vermont
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July 8, 2025
Michael P. Drescher Acting United States Attorney for the District of Vermont | U.S. Attorney for the District of VermontMichael P. Drescher Acting United States Attorney for the District of Vermont | U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont...
10 Can’t Miss Things to Do in Costa Rica, From Wild Beaches to Local Coffee
AFAR
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July 8, 2025
Blessed with staggering tropical forests that roll down to equally dramatic coastlines, it’s no wonder pura vida—the Costa Rican catchphrase for appreciation, relaxation, and blissed-out simplicity—is the phrase on repeat here. Costa Rica is the...
Bachelor in Paradise season 10 heads to new Costa Rica resort — here’s what you need to know
Sportskeeda
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July 8, 2025
Bachelor in Paradise season 10 premiered on ABC on Monday, July 7, 2025, bringing a new set of alums from across the franchise for another chance at finding their romantic partner. It comes after a two-year hiatus, and instead of the show's staple...
Off the grid: This hidden eco-lodge in Costa Rica offers luxury, wildlife and adventure
AOL
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DRAKE BAY, Costa Rica — Spending a few days exploring Costa Rica's largest and most biodiverse national park is bound to unlock any traveler's adventurous side. At least that's what happened to me. From the moment I arrived in Drake Bay, the...
Recovery Church, launched by a Jupiter pastor, is booming
WLRN - Florida
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July 11, 2025
In 2011, an alcoholic pastor felt called to start a new kind of church: One run by addicts for addicts. Called Recovery Church, it blended the teachings of two life-changing books: The Bible and “The Big Book” of Alcoholics Anonymous. Philip...
Nathan Suter
VTDigger - Vermont
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July 14, 2025
Born Feb. 14, 1973 Panama City, Panama Died May 13, 2025 Montpelier, Vermont Details of services A Quaker Memorial Service is planned for July 26, 2025, in Montpelier. Please visit tinyurl.com/nathanwsuter to RSVP and help with planning. On May...
Production on Salamanders and Costa Rican Biodiversity to Compete in Chilean Film Festival
Costa Rica News
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July 6, 2025
The Costa Rican short documentary Shadow Dwellers was selected to compete in the fifth edition of the Santiago Wild 2025 Film Festival, held annually in Chile. Petras’ production stood out for its poetic and rigorous look at aspects of Costa Rican...
Children DUMPED by adopted family suffer 'traumatic' incident aboard United flight with new foster dad
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
Two young girls were dumped by the family that adopted them - only to have their new foster dad accused of trafficking them by airline staff because they are different races. Jim Niven said he was flying with the two Colombian girls - who he has...
Cubans Head to Pan American Children's and Youth Basque Pelota Competition
Radio Habana Cuba
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July 11, 2025
Basque Pelota Havana, July 10 (RHC) - The team representing Cuba in the Pan American Children's and Youth Basque Pelota Championship traveled today to Mexico, host of the competition between the 16th and 20th of this month. Lázaro Mendoza Simón,...
Costa Rican Hotels Project 66% Occupancy For This July Vacations
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Hotels in Costa Rica project an average occupancy rate of 66% during the mid-season holidays. This period is between July 5 and 20, 2025. Currently, the level of confirmed reservations stands at 51%, according to data...
Costa Rica Unleashed: Your Ultimate Guide to an Unforgettable 2025 Adventure
The Costa Rican Times
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July 3, 2025
Costa Rica, July 2025 – Costa Rica isn’t just a destination—it’s a full-throttle immersion into lush jungles, sun-kissed beaches, and pura vida vibes that stick with you long after you’ve unpacked. Whether you’re plotting a family escape, a solo...
Education, crime, and infrastructure may be driving away foreign investment
Q Costa Rica
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July 8, 2025
Q COSTARICA — Current levels of insecurity, the progressive weakening of the education system, and persistent infrastructure deficiencies are seriously compromising Costa Rica’s position as an attractive destination for Foreign Direct Investment...
Viva Aerobus Connects Monterrey to San José, Costa Rica with New Route
Tico Times
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July 5, 2025
Mexican airline Viva Aerobus is launching a new international route linking Monterrey, Nuevo León, with San José, Costa Rica, starting October 30, 2025. This direct flight offers travelers a convenient and affordable way to hop between these two...
Costa Rica Stars in Variety’s Top Ten Film Locations
Tico Times
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July 3, 2025
Variety Magazine named our small piece of paradise a top filming destination in its latest featured article, “Ten Locations to Die For,” spotlighting our country’s famous landscapes and growing film industry. The recognition highlights Costa...
Costa Rica’s Chaves Slams Supreme Court as “National Disgrace” in Corruption Case
Tico Times
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July 3, 2025
On Wednesday, President Rodrigo Chaves didn’t hold back. In his weekly press conference, he slammed the Supreme Court, calling it a “national disgrace” that’s “destroying the little credibility it has left.” His fiery words came just a day after...
Costa Rica top court asks for president to be stripped of immunity
The Nation
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July 3, 2025
San Josém - Costa Rica’s Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Congress, for the first time ever, to strip the country’s president of his immunity from prosecution to be tried on corruption charges. President Rodrigo Chaves was accused by the attorney...
Costa Rica’s Second-Home Market Explodes: Papagayo “Feels Like Cabo 15 Years Ago,” Developer Warns
The Costa Rican Times
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July 2, 2025
Costa Rica July 2025 – As sun-seeking Americans and Canadians search for their next slice of paradise, Costa Rica’s Papagayo Peninsula has emerged as the hottest second-home destination since Cabo San Lucas hit its stride over a decade ago. Darren...
Dynamite Buried in the Rainforest: Ecuador’s Explosive Indigenous Betrayal
LatinAmerican Post
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July 10, 2025
In the depths of Ecuador’s Amazon, children chase each other across the forest floor—blissfully unaware that beneath their feet lie over a ton of forgotten explosives. Fifteen years after a human rights court ordered their removal, the bombs...
Costa Rica is nearing the end of its population growth
Q Costa Rica
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July 2, 2025
Q COSTARICA — Population projections already estimated that Costa Rica will never reach 6 million inhabitants, but rather, that the population will gradually decline. The starting point, as revealed by the National Institute of Statistics and...
Costa Rica's Media Market and Film Festival Mark New Milestones: Main Takeaways
Variety
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July 2, 2025
Costa Rica’s inaugural Media Market and its Film Festival, now in its 13th edition, marked a number of firsts this year. The Costa Rica Media Market (CRMM), organized by the film commission and national Trade & Investment Promotion Agency...