Costa Rica

Costa Rica extradites two alleged drug traffickers to the US

Costa Rican security forces escort alleged drug traffickers Gabriel Lozano, known as \"Compadre,\" and Gilbert Bell Fernandez, known as \"Macho Coca,\" before they are extradited to the United States to stand trial on drug trafficking charges, at Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alajuela, Costa Rica, August 13, 2026. Ministerio de Seguridad Publica/Handout via REUTERS

Nocturnal ‘coffee frog’ discovered in Costa Rica

Also nicknamed the ‘coffee frog,’ the species has another distinctive trait: males have a translucent throat that inflates with their short, high-pitched call.

Informal poll shows Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan ahead in race to be next UN chief

Former Costa Rican vice-president Rebeca Grynspan is the early frontrunner in the race to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations.

Costa Rica captures most wanted fugitive also sought by US, authorities say

Authorities of Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) escort Alejandro Arias, known as \"El Diablo,\" the Central American country's most wanted fugitive and a suspect sought by the United States on drug trafficking charges, in Alajuela, Costa Rica, in this handout image distributed on July 24, 2026. Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ)/Handout via REUTERS

Costa Rica's new president clashes with judiciary over tackling drug violence

FILE PHOTO: Costa Rica's new President Laura Fernandez delivers a speech during her inauguration ceremony at the Estadio Nacional in San Jose, Costa Rica, May 8, 2026. REUTERS/Mayela Lopez/File Photo

England's World Cup tune-up against Costa Rica delayed due to weather

Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Costa Rica - Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, Florida, U.S. - June 10, 2026 A big screen inside the stadium displays a message as the scheduled start of the match is delayed due to weather conditions IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Nathan Ray Seebeck

England boss says Jude Bellingham must fight for starting spot at World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (right) tackles Callum McCowatt of New Zealand during the international friendly match between England and New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium on June 06 in Tampa, Florida.

Tuchel shrugs off pitch worries, poor weather ahead of tune-up game against New Zealand

England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference ahead of their international friendly against New Zealand, Soccer Football, International Friendly, England Press Conference, The Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S., June 5, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jim Rassol

Costa Rica’s Laura Fernandez vows ‘war’ on crime ahead of inauguration

FILE PHOTO: Costa Rica's president-elect Laura Fernandez takes part at a press conference with President Rodrigo Chaves at the presidential house, in San Jose, Costa Rica, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Mayela Lopez/File Photo

UN candidate Grynspan says world body must do 'less with less'

FILE PHOTO: Rebeca Grynspan, former Vice President of Costa Rica, speaks during a news conference where the government announced her nomination for United Nations secretary-general, in San Jose, Costa Rica, October 8, 2025. REUTERS/Mayela Lopez/File Photo

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