The Biden administration is working with Central American nations like Costa Rica to develop ways for migrants to apply for protection closer to their home countries.
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Battle Over Deep-Sea Mining Takes on New Urgency as Trial Run Winds Down
A Canadian company is testing mining equipment in the Pacific Ocean in its quest for metals needed for electric vehicles. Environmentalists oppose the mining, which could begin in 2024.
Tropical Storm Bonnie Lashes Nicaragua and Costa Rica
Bonnie lashed Nicaragua and Costa Rica late Friday after becoming the second named storm of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.
Scientists Uncover a Shady Web of Online Spider Sales
More than 1,200 species of arachnids are part of a largely unregulated global marketplace, according to a new study.
Costa Ricans Choose President Amid Discontent and Apathy
A former president faces an upstart economist as the future of a political system that turned Costa Rica into a model of stability is cast in doubt.
Costa Rica’s Close Election Tests Women’s Rights
In Costa Rica’s runoff on Sunday, voters will decide between a candidate found to have sexually harassed junior employees at the World Bank and a former president once accused of corruption.
Harassment Case Tests Women’s Rights in Costa Rica’s Close Election
In Sunday’s runoff, voters will decide between a candidate found to have sexually harassed junior employees at the World Bank and a former president once accused of corruption.
Nicaragua Seizes Universities, Inching Toward Dictatorship
Many see the move as President Daniel Ortega’s latest effort to clamp down on dissent, after persecuting political opponents and extending his time in office.
Costa Rica moves to require Covid shots for children.
The Central American nation’s health ministry said on Friday it was adding Covid-19 to the list of required vaccinations for people 18 and younger.
Biden Names U.S. Ambassador Nominees to Israel and Mexico
The official announcements of the long-rumored nominations came as the president traveled to Europe with the goal of demonstrating to global leaders that “America is back at the table.”