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Costa Rican Detainee Dies in ICE Custody as Family Says Diabetes Treatment Was Overlooked

Carlos Josue Marchena Marchena died after being found unresponsive at a Louisiana immigration detention centre, amid allegations of missed insulin and inadequate food and water. ICE disputes any lapse in care.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

Costa Rican man complained of lack of care for diabetes before his death in ICE custody, family says

A 36-year-old Costa Rican man whose family says he complained of not receiving proper care for his diabetes is the third detainee in less than six months to die at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana

The Independent UK · Sep 22

22,000 Deported, 26 Countries: Inside the Panama–Costa Rica Deportation Pipeline

More than 22,000 migrants have been deported to 26 countries since 2025 — here's how Panama and Costa Rica became the system's key transit hubs.

Latin Times · Sep 21

President Sheinbaum Demanding the U.S. To Stop Rerouting Deported Mexicans To Guatemala and Honduras

Sheinbaum protests to the U.S. over diverting thousands of deported Mexicans through Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica before sending them home.

Latin Times · Sep 4

In 2002, professor Ian Giddy and librarian Jenny Giddy bought a Costa Rican cattle farm to restore its cloud forest; 50,000 trees later, more than 300 bird species had been recorded

A couple's spontaneous decision led to the creation of Cloudbridge Nature Reserve. They transformed a barren cattle pasture into a vibrant cloud forest ecosystem. This project has successfully reintroduced over 300 bird species and all six Costa Rican wild cats. Innovative reforestation techniques significantly improved tree survival rates over two…

The Times of India · Sep 4

In 1990, John and Karen Lewis bought 1,000 acres of Costa Rican rainforest to stop it being logged; the reserve now shelters monkeys, sloths and over 300 bird species

John and Karen Lewis bought Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula rainforest in 1990. They built a lodge and school, benefiting local residents and wildlife. The reserve became a vital buffer for Corcovado National Park. In 2013, a conservation easement ensured permanent protection for the land. This project demonstrates successful long-term private…

The Times of India · Sep 1

Meet Daniel Janzen: The ecologist who turned 169,000 hectares of Costa Rica into a giant forest filled with biodiversity

Daniel Janzen, a pioneering biologist, significantly advanced tropical ecosystem research and conservation initiatives. Through his innovative work in Costa Rica's Guanacaste Conservation Area, he fostered collaboration with local communities. For many years, Janzen scrutinised the intricate dynamics between flora and fauna, culminating in a large-scale conservation area and establishing a…

The Times of India · Aug 27

Ivanka Trump Caught Picking Her Swimsuit Wedgie While Surfing on Costa Rica Beach

Ivanka Trump enjoys a family holiday in Costa Rica, surfing despite a wardrobe mishap, while facing scrutiny over luxury development plans in Albania.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Ivanka Trump Hits the Waves in Costa Rica and Takes a Tumble in New Surfing Photos

Ivanka Trump takes on Costa Rica's waves, flashes a shaka and takes a tumble, but quickly gets back on her surfboard during her latest family getaway.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

In 1972, Costa Rican conservationists established the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. 54 years later, it protects 10,500 hectares of cloud forest feeding two oceans

Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve boasts extraordinary biodiversity and unique water collection. Mist contributes significantly to the forest's water supply through horizontal precipitation. The reserve is home to many species, including the resplendent quetzal and Baird's tapirs. However, some species like the golden toad have become extinct due to…

The Economic Times · Aug 24