Lithuania, Costa Rica, and the U.S. Launch Worldwide ‘Free Cuba’ Initiative
Nations for a Free Cuba Initiative Launched The Lithuanian government, in collaboration with Costa Rica and the United States, held a noteworthy event during the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, introducing a global initiative called “Nations for a Free Cuba.” Government representatives convened with Cuban anti-communist dissidents and civil society leaders to explore strategies for […]
Chikungunya outbreak in Costa Rica leads to Level 2 travel alert from CDC
Travelers heading to Costa Rica are being advised to exercise caution following a new warning from U.S. health officials regarding chikungunya, a virus transmitted by mosquitoes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a Level 2 Travel Health Notice specifically for Guanacaste Province. This area, especially Playa Langosta—a well-known beach spot—has seen […]
Family of California woman Ashley Phillips, who disappeared in Costa Rica, provides heartbreaking news.
The remains of a 30-year-old woman from California, Ashley Phillips, who had gone missing in a remote part of Costa Rica earlier this month, have been identified. The family shared their grief, stating, “It is with sadness that we share the news that Ashley’s body has been found.” They had previously been seeking support through […]
Body discovered in the search for missing California woman Ashley Phillips who disappeared in Costa Rica
Body Discovered in Costa Rica Where California Woman Went Missing A body has been located in Costa Rica in the vicinity where a woman from California, Ashley Phillips, went missing. The 30-year-old vanished after attempting to hike a trail amid a severe storm. Authorities have yet to confirm if the body is indeed Phillips. Reports […]
Tourist from California goes missing in Costa Rica following flash floods during hike
Hawaii Experiences Severe Flash Flooding Over 5,500 residents on Oahu’s North Shore have been ordered to evacuate due to severe flash flooding that nearly led to the collapse of the 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam. Meanwhile, a California tourist has gone missing while hiking in Costa Rica amid dangerous weather, prompting a frantic search that has now […]
Initial deportees reach Costa Rica through U.S. agreement.
Costa Rica has welcomed its first group of immigrants expelled from the United States as part of a new Third Country Agreement. Recently, reports indicated that a plane carrying around 25 migrants arrived in Costa Rica. The group included individuals from countries like Albania, Cameroon, China, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Kenya, and Morocco. This arrangement allows […]
Costa Rica Ends Relations with Cuba
Costa Rica Cuts Ties with Cuba Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chávez Robles announced on Wednesday that the country will sever diplomatic relations with Cuba. This includes closing the embassy in Havana and expelling all Cuban diplomats. Chávez Robles, whose presidency will end in May, cited his strong opposition to socialism and communism as key reasons […]
Brother of murdered California surfing icon suggests Costa Rica incident may have been a ‘random attack,’ stating he ‘had no enemies’
California Surfing Legend Murdered in Costa Rica The brother of Kurt Van Dyke, a well-known surfer from California, is convinced that his sibling was randomly attacked in Costa Rica. Peter Van Dyke expressed his belief that the circumstances surrounding the murder are more shocking than initially reported. “I can’t think of a reason this happened […]
Kurt Van Dyke’s son shares chilling thoughts following death in Costa Rica
Tragic Murder of California Surfer in Costa Rica A longtime friend of a California surfer who was recently murdered in Costa Rica has shared what the victim’s son will always remember about that heartbreaking moment when he learned the news. Kurt Van Dyke, 66, lost his life during a brutal home invasion early Saturday morning […]
Sister of California surfer who died in Costa Rica shares her story
American Surfer’s Murder in Costa Rica Raises Concerns The brother of an American surfer who was murdered in Costa Rica has expressed that the situation is “much worse” than a random burglary. In a recent chat with the California Post, Peter Van Dyke shared more insights into the tragic death of his brother, Kurt Van […]