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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Costa rica | History Defined

El Salvador Just Hit 218 Homicide-Free Days in 2026 — Here's How the Rest of Central America Compares

El Salvador hit 218 homicide-free days in 2026, but Guatemala just logged its deadliest August in five years and Honduras revised its data.

Latin Times

Ivanka Trump's Costa Rica Horseback Video Draws 'Tone Deaf' Jibes as US Petrol Prices Rise

Ivanka Trump's Costa Rica horse-riding video has sparked bipartisan outrage, contrasting her luxury holiday with record US petrol prices and economic pressures on Americans.

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President Sheinbaum Demanding the U.S. To Stop Rerouting Deported Mexicans To Guatemala and Honduras

Sheinbaum protests to the U.S. over diverting thousands of deported Mexicans through Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica before sending them home.

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In 2002, professor Ian Giddy and librarian Jenny Giddy bought a Costa Rican cattle farm to restore its cloud forest; 50,000 trees later, more than 300 bird species had been recorded

A couple's spontaneous decision led to the creation of Cloudbridge Nature Reserve. They transformed a barren cattle pasture into a vibrant cloud forest ecosystem. This project has successfully reintroduced over 300 bird species and all six Costa Rican wild cats. Innovative reforestation techniques significantly improved tree survival rates over two…

The Times of India

In 1990, John and Karen Lewis bought 1,000 acres of Costa Rican rainforest to stop it being logged; the reserve now shelters monkeys, sloths and over 300 bird species

John and Karen Lewis bought Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula rainforest in 1990. They built a lodge and school, benefiting local residents and wildlife. The reserve became a vital buffer for Corcovado National Park. In 2013, a conservation easement ensured permanent protection for the land. This project demonstrates successful long-term private…

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Meet Daniel Janzen: The ecologist who turned 169,000 hectares of Costa Rica into a giant forest filled with biodiversity

Daniel Janzen, a pioneering biologist, significantly advanced tropical ecosystem research and conservation initiatives. Through his innovative work in Costa Rica's Guanacaste Conservation Area, he fostered collaboration with local communities. For many years, Janzen scrutinised the intricate dynamics between flora and fauna, culminating in a large-scale conservation area and establishing a…

The Times of India

Ivanka Trump Caught Picking Her Swimsuit Wedgie While Surfing on Costa Rica Beach

Ivanka Trump enjoys a family holiday in Costa Rica, surfing despite a wardrobe mishap, while facing scrutiny over luxury development plans in Albania.

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Ivanka Trump Hits the Waves in Costa Rica and Takes a Tumble in New Surfing Photos

Ivanka Trump takes on Costa Rica's waves, flashes a shaka and takes a tumble, but quickly gets back on her surfboard during her latest family getaway.

International Business Times UK

In 1972, Costa Rican conservationists established the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. 54 years later, it protects 10,500 hectares of cloud forest feeding two oceans

Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve boasts extraordinary biodiversity and unique water collection. Mist contributes significantly to the forest's water supply through horizontal precipitation. The reserve is home to many species, including the resplendent quetzal and Baird's tapirs. However, some species like the golden toad have become extinct due to…

The Economic Times

In 1998, Costa Rica spread 12,000 tonnes of orange waste over degraded pasture; 16 years later, tree diversity had tripled and forest biomass was 176% higher

In 1998, about 12,000 metric tonnes of orange peels and pulp were spread over a degraded pasture in Costa Rica as part of an unusual forest restoration experiment. Sixteen years later, researchers found that the site had developed into a dense forest, with richer soil, greater tree diversity and a…

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Ohio mother was in Costa Rica when 18-year-old son died in car crash; hospital never contacted her, she later learned his body parts were removed as 'anatomical gifts' without consent

Andrea Mauk says her 18-year-old son Damon’s eyes, skin, heart valves, ligaments and other tissues were recovered as “anatomical gifts” after his fatal Ohio crash, without her knowledge. She was in Costa Rica when he died and says the hospital never contacted her. Her grief has since become a campaign…

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In 1993, ecologist Diane Firestone bought a worn-out Costa Rica cattle ranch; decades later, it held 20% primary forest and 69% secondary forest

In an impressive showcase of environmental rejuvenation, a Costa Rican farm has undergone remarkable tropical land restoration after years of extensive cattle grazing. Guided by ecologist Diane Firestone, the land has transformed into lush forests, echoing national trends of forest recovery in Costa Rica. This regenerated landscape not only aids…

The Times of India

How did a dead woman’s pension keep paying for 20 years? Costa Rica man accused of collecting $800,000 from California teacher’s retirement fund

Costa Rican prosecutors are investigating Abarca, a care-home manager accused of collecting nearly $800,000 in pension payments belonging to a North American woman who died in 2005. Investigators allege he used false documents to gain access to her California teacher pension and continued withdrawing the money for almost 20 years.

The Economic Times

UNSC to hold second informal vote for organisation's next secretary general

Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan was the front-runner after last month's first informal vote, in which the council's 15 members, including the five with veto power, pass judgment in secret on the candidates.

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UN Security Council tests contenders in race for next secretary-general

The Security Council will hold another straw poll Friday for UN leadership contenders. Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan led the first informal vote among members. Argentina's Rafael Grossi and Chile's Michelle Bachelet are also candidates. Veto powers may delay their preferences, and new contenders could emerge. This poll aims to provide…

The Economic Times

Costa Rican mother saves for 9 years to buy land, then built a home with 7 tonnes of recycled plastic. Here's how she did it

A Costa Rican mother and her 6-year-old son received a permanent home built with interlocking blocks made from around 7 tons of recycled plastic. The 2018 project brought together Habitat for Humanity Costa Rica, Procter & Gamble, Urbarium and Ekojunto to combine affordable housing with plastic recycling.

The Economic Times

In 1998, over 1,000 truckloads of orange peels were dumped in a barren Costa Rica pasture, 15 years later it turned into a dense forest

In a groundbreaking initiative in Costa Rica, researchers turned orange waste into a remarkable tool for land restoration. This organic byproduct rejuvenated the soil, facilitating nutrient absorption while curbing the spread of invasive grass. After fifteen years, the site transformed into a thriving young forest, showcasing the potential of industrial…

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Hannah Spearritt shows off 'paradise' Costa Rica home after quitting London

The S Club 7 star relocated her family to central America in 2025

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A Costa Rican mother saved for 9 years to buy land, then built her home with 7 tonnes of recycled plastic

Cindy Mora Abarca spent 9 years saving money for a small plot of land in the Lámparas neighbourhood of Alajuelita, near San José, Costa Rica, hoping to eventually build a permanent home for herself and her 6-year-old son, Fabrizio. She eventually secured the land through a loan, but that left…

The Times of India

300-year-old shipwrecks were thought to be pirate vessels. Now scientists have identified them as Danish ships used in the slave trade

Two shipwrecks lying in shallow waters off Costa Rica have turned out to be something far more significant than the pirate vessels suggested by the local stories once. Archaeologists have identified the wrecks as the ‘Fridericus Quartus’ and ‘Christianus Quintus,’ two Danish ships that sank in the 18th century while…

The Guardian - UK

Costa Rican diplomat emerges as strong contender to be first female head of UN

Rebeca Grynspan seen as continuity candidate with tacit support from current secretary general, António Guterres

The Times of India

In 2018, scientists spread 30 truckloads of coffee pulp on a degraded Costa Rican pasture; two years later, tree canopy exceeded 80%, compared with about 20% in an untreated plot

In a unique trial in Costa Rica, researchers utilised coffee pulp to rejuvenate damaged pastures, leading to fascinating results. The organic by-product significantly enhanced soil fertility, prompting a notable increase in woody plants. Meanwhile, the area’s canopy cover flourished, metamorphosing grassland into an emerging forest. The findings emphasise the potential…

The Economic Times

Capuchin monkeys learn to ‘kiss’ an AI touchscreen for banana rewards in a groundbreaking Costa Rica experiment as new technology takes animal cognition research into the wild

Wild capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica have learned to use an AI-powered touchscreen to earn banana rewards, with some even “kissing” the screen. The new CapuchinAI system could help scientists study learning, memory, impulse control and cognitive flexibility in wild primates without taking them out of their natural environment. This…

Medical Daily

CDC Refreshes Its Chikungunya and Dengue Travel Notices, and the Dengue Country List Has Changed

CDC updated its Costa Rica chikungunya and global dengue travel notices. Here are the destinations named and what the levels actually mean.

The Economic Times

He is 119 years old and still smiling. Scientists are studying his 3 simple daily habits that helped him outlive almost everyone on Earth

José Flores Flores, a 119-year-old Costa Rican man, may be the world's oldest living person. He attributes his remarkable age to hard work, faith in God, and healthy eating. Researchers are studying his case, noting his sustained physical labor and strong community ties. His family provides him with full-time care…

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