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Nicaragua’s critic shot dead in exile in Costa Rica
Manila Standard
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June 20, 2025
MORAVIA, Costa Rica—A retired Nicaraguan soldier who has fiercely criticized President Daniel Ortega from exile was shot dead Thursday (Friday in Manila) in neighboring Costa Rica, his family and officials said. Major Roberto Samcam, 66, was...
Costa Rica’s Film Festival Kicks Off with a New Vision
Tico Times
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June 21, 2025
San José is lighting up for the 13th Costa Rica International Film Festival (CRFIC), running June 19–29, 2025, with filmmaker Patricia Velásquez Guzmán taking the reins for the first time. A festival veteran who’s been involved since its early...
Canada issues new warnings ahead of summer travel season
Peace Country Sun
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Life News Advisories for popular international destinations coincide with rising domestic travel and new incentives to stay in Canada. Departure drop off at the Ottawa Airport. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postmedia The 2025...
Costa Rica’s $35M Mega-Prison Bid Targets Overcrowding Crisis
Tico Times
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June 20, 2025
Costa Rica is taking a bold step to fix its overcrowded prisons with a new high-security facility. The Ministry of Justice and Peace has announced a $35 million bid for construction companies to build the Centro de Alta Contención del Crimen...
Panama Government Declares State Of Emergency In Bocas Del Toro Province -
MENAFN
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June 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) With the latent feeling that everything could explode again, Changuinola woke up this Friday like a city on pause. The night before, the calm that had been so hard to maintain during the days of protests against Law 462...
Government Continues to Support MSMEs – Industry Minister
Jamaica Information Service
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June 20, 2025
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to strengthening Jamaica’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), while ensuring that all Jamaicans benefit from the...
Costa Rica’s Taiwan Ties Stir “One China” Policy Tensions
Tico Times
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June 20, 2025
Costa Rica is caught in a diplomatic tug-of-war with China after sending officials to Taiwan for training. The government confirmed that five members of the Directorate of Intelligence and National Security (DIS) spent 23 days in Taipei in May...
Exiled Nicaraguan critic shot dead at home in Costa Rica
Taipei Times
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June 20, 2025
A retired Nicaraguan military officer turned outspoken critic of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega was shot to death on Thursday at his home in Costa Rica, authorities said. Roberto Samcam, 67, had been living in exile since July 2018, when...
Critic of Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega shot dead in Costa Rica
The Guardian
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June 20, 2025
A retired Nicaraguan army officer in exile turned fierce critic of the country’s authoritarian president Daniel Ortega has been shot dead in neighboring Costa Rica. Maj Roberto Samcam, 66, was shot at his apartment building in San José on...
Fantasy, Queer and Identity Themes Rule at Tres Puertos Costa Rica Lab
Variety
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June 20, 2025
Genre films dominate this year’s development lab Tres Puertos Costa Rica, now on its third edition. Running June 18-23 in the run-up to the Costa Rica Media Market and the country’s annual film festival, many of the lab’s current selection of 12...
GIJN Co-Hosts International Journalists at IRE25
Global Investigative Journalism Network
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June 20, 2025
At the 2025 Investigative Reporters and Editors Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, GIJN co-hosted 60 journalists from more than two-dozen countries and territories at the four-day event’s International Luncheon on Friday, June 20. The luncheon,...
Costa Rica Faces Dominican Republic in Gold Cup Showdown
Times News Global
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June 20, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas — Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic will face off for the first time in the Concacaf Gold Cup on Wednesday at AT&T Stadium. This Group A match is critical for both teams as they seek to advance in the tournament. Costa Rica...
Nicaraguan opposition figure killed in Costa Rica
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 20, 2025
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica -- A retired Nicaraguan military officer turned outspoken critic of President Daniel Ortega was shot to death Thursday at his home in Costa Rica, authorities said. Roberto Samcam, 67, had been living in exile since July 2018...
Costa Rican Soccer Team Makes Comeback to Beat Dominicans 2-1
Radio Habana Cuba
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June 19, 2025
Soccer San José, Jun 19 (PL) The Costa Rican national soccer team defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 today, after starting 1-0 down, and then recovered with goals by Manfred Ugalde and Josimar Alcócer, in this second match of the Gold Cup. Both...
Costa Rica Strengthens Its Position As A Regional Hub For The Audiovisual Industry With New Regional Market
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Hosted in San José, Costa Rica, the event will welcome leaders from the film, television, animation, video game, advertising, and technical service industries. Organized by the Costa Rica Film Commission , the Trade and...
The Reason Costa Rican Families Are So Closely Knit: The Heart of “Pura Vida”
Costa Rica News
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June 20, 2025
Costa Rica is known worldwide for its breathtaking landscapes, eco-conscious mindset, and the famous “Pura Vida” lifestyle. But beyond its natural beauty lies another treasure—the strong, tightly knit family bonds that form the backbone of Costa...
Why Canadians Love Costa Rican Beaches: A Tropical Escape from the Cold
Costa Rica News
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June 20, 2025
Every winter, as temperatures in Canada drop below freezing and snow blankets the landscape, thousands of Canadians flock to Costa Rica’s sun-drenched shores. With its warm tropical climate, stunning coastlines, and welcoming culture, Costa Rica...
Critic of Nicaraguan president shot dead in exilein Costa Rica
The Sun Daily
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June 20, 2025
MORAVIA, COSTA RICA: A retired Nicaraguan soldier who has fiercely criticized President Daniel Ortega from exile was shot dead Thursday in neighboring Costa Rica, his family and officials said. Major Roberto Samcam, 66, was gunned down at his...
India and Central American Integration System (SICA) Virtual Dialogue on India-SICA cooperation held on 18 June
New Delhi Times
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June 20, 2025
Share The India and Central American Integration System (SICA) Virtual Dialogue on India-SICA cooperation was held on June 18, 2025. The Indian side was led by Additional Secretary, Shri. Rajesh Vaishnaw. SICA was represented at the Virtual...
Costa Rica Rolls Out Medical Cannabis Sales with Strict Rules
Tico Times
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June 19, 2025
After years of waiting, medical cannabis is now available in Costa Rica. However, access remains tightly regulated. Its sale is restricted exclusively to pharmacies, and a doctor’s prescription is required, according to the newly enacted...