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Fri, 13 Nov 2026 23:32:17 +0000
What the U.S. ground stop means for Costa Rica–U.S. flights
Q COSTA RICA — A nationwide United States ground stop is disrupting travel between Costa Rica and the United States on Friday, leaving passengers with uncertain departure times at both ends of the route. Flights from Costa Rica’s Juan Santama...

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:41:52 +0000
Costa Rica and Nicaragua: Two different approaches to reckless motorcycling
RICO’s Q — Large motorcycle rides, known as “rodadas”, are drawing concern in Costa Rica. Riding in a group is legal. Blocking traffic, pulling wheelies, and putting other road users at risk are not. Nicaragua has taken a tougher...

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:27:33 +0000
Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega loses his primary care physician
Q24N (Nicaragua) Co-president of Nicaragua and wife of Daniel Ortega, Rosario Murillo, ordered the arrest of her husband’s doctor despite his critical condition. The dictator reappeared in public after a 66-day absence, accompanied by Rosario M...

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:57:04 +0000
Costa Rica fishing rrip turns acandalous: Tourists paid to board an unlicensed boa
Q COSTA RICA — A paid fishing trip off Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast ended with the captain detained and the boat seized after coast guard officers found apparent violations of fishing and navigation requirements. Officers from the Quepos C...

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:49:57 +0000
Owners of clandestine airstrips could face up to 15 years in prison
Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rican legislators have moved forward with a bill that would impose prison sentences on people involved in operating clandestine airstrips, as the government seeks to disrupt drug trafficking routes. The Legislative Assembly’s...

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