Costa Rica

The Central American leader marks 100 days in office in a confrontation with the judiciary. She denies authoritarian intent under her mandate and defends her loyalty to former president Rodrigo Chaves, her political godfather and most powerful minister

In the poorest of the world’s five ‘blue zones,’ genetics combine with a low-stress way of life. This is home to José Flores, aged 119 and a candidate for a world record

Peru is the latest country to turn to the Army for public-order duties, an exceptional practice that carries risks for civil rights and that has become normalized in the region’s fight against drug trafficking

The authoritarian leader’s announcement of eradicating electoral processes seals the autocratic drift in the Central American country and paves the way for a new family dynasty

A waterfall in the middle of the jungle, run by a community association, is among the world’s top-rated tourist sites. ‘Other towns could do it too’

The elderly man lives in poverty but in remarkably good health near a ‘Blue Zone’ that is rich in centenarians

The nocturnal, solitary ‘Leopardus pardinoides,’ recently recognized as a species, was recorded for the first time in Cochabamba

The authors of the new study sequenced the DNA of 1.6 million specimens captured over four decades

Overcrowded hospitals, mile-long waiting lists, and warnings from the IMF are putting the Costa Rican Social Security Fund — the pillar that underpins the country’s stability — in jeopardy

Right-wing governments are now in power in 12 countries in their various forms, as hardline security policies, rollbacks of women’s and minority rights, and alliances in Trump’s orbit gain ground

A series of recent seizures is further evidence of the pressure the US is exerting on the Mexican government and in Central America

A German foundation is taking the pulse of the region, which has become the main stage for the power struggle between the two superpowers

The opposition and human rights organizations criticize the decision as an excessive concession to Washington

Unlawful operations have expanded across more than 3,000 hectares, while authorities declare themselves powerless against a plunder that could exceed $250 million annually

Judicial authorities are investigating a case linked to the abuse of a minor after it was leaked that the sex offender’s accomplices visited the Central American country

The Brazilian jurist begins his term as president of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights focusing on three key areas: climate action, bringing the court closer to citizens, and expediting measures

Backed by President Rodrigo Chaves, the 39-year-old secured 50% of the vote in a high‑turnout election

The Venezuelan diaspora in the region generates more than $10.6 billion, according to the IOM, but 30% still live without legal status

As drug production and trafficking increase across the continent, criminal groups of all sizes are diversifying their operations and increasing their firepower. Governments, meanwhile, stumble between hard-line policies and paralysis

The Costa Rican economist and politician is launching her campaign for the United Nations secretary-general position

A recent study found that these endangered areas are home to up to 46% of the global populations of 40 species that nest in North America but spend most of the year further south

Amid a tense election campaign, the government is auctioning off frequencies at prices most broadcasters cannot afford. Those affected have raised concerns about freedom of expression

Scientists are calling for more research to understand the role of environmental factors such as exposure to chemicals in these anomalies

Randall Gamboa migrated to the United States in December in perfect health and returned to Costa Rica in September bedridden, unable to speak or eat. He died last weekend

After surviving the encounter with a nearly four-meter-long specimen, Mauricio Hoyos continues to fight against the stigma surrounding these animals