Q24N — The earthquake that struck Panama on Friday, October 9, 2026, registered as a magnitude 7.7 earthquake according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Its epicenter was located Near Pitaloza Arriba in south-central Panama’s Herrera pro...

Q COSTA RICA — A landslide blocked the exit of the Los Bambúes Gastronomic Market (Food Fair) in Bolívar de Grecia, Alajuela, trapping some 21 people on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 4:46 p.m. after heavy rainfall in ...

Q — In a rare triumph of the rule of law in Costa Rica, Sheldon Haseltine won his battle to remove a group of squatters from land in Herradura that he was legally given in 2007 by his late brother-in-law. He actually won the case in court years ago...

Q COSTA RICA — Allegations of fraud, coercion, sexual offenses, and potential irregularities regarding the sale of lots and homes triggered an investigation into Earthwaking Village, an eco-village located in Platanillo de Pérez Zeledón. On Tuesd...

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica has been named the fourth-best country in the world for retirement in 2026, according to the Global Retirement Report and Index, which compared 46 residency programs for retirees. The country ranked behind Uruguay, Mauriti...