21 Days of Musica Latina: Costa Rica
Every weekday through Hispanic Heritage Month, World Cafe dives into the music of a different country in Latin America.
Costa Rica
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 13)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ex-finance minister wins runoff to be Costa Rica's president
Rodrigo Chaves wins an election that political analysts said was marked by a lack of voter enthusiasm due to the multitude of personal attacks that characterized the campaign.
The U.S. men's soccer team qualifies for the World Cup despite its loss to Costa Rica
The U.S. will learn on Friday which three nations it will face in the group stage of the World Cup, which starts Nov. 21. The men's team returns after a 2018 loss that broke its qualifying streak.
Stay Or Go? Ortega's Crackdown Pushes Nicaraguans To Make Hard Choices
The Central American country has been in turmoil since last April, when President Daniel Ortega launched a brutal crackdown on protesters and other opponents.
Rerouted Cruise Ship Rescues 2 Fishermen Stranded In The Caribbean
The Empress of the Seas was headed for Cuba, but changed its course for Jamaica due to weather. That's how it ended up in the path of two fishermen from Costa Rica who had been adrift for 20 days.
200 Nicaraguans Claim Asylum Daily In Costa Rica, Fleeing Violent Unrest
For over four months, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has responded forcefully to nationwide protests. As many as 23,000 are seeking refuge next door.
Scientists Take A Ride On The Pacific's 'Shark Highway'
Biologists knew the sharks sometimes traveled from waters off Costa Rica south to the Galapagos Islands, but they'd never actually witnessed it.
Former U.S. Ambassador To Costa Rica Dances With The Stars
When the U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica was asked what he would do after Trump asked for his resignation, he joked that maybe he would go on Dancing with the Stars. That's just where he has landed.
Costa Rica Becomes A Magnet For Migrants
Peaceful and relatively prosperous, Costa Rica hasn't traditionally been a crossroads for migrants. But they have been descending on the country in growing numbers, straining resources.