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The Latest Breaking News from Costa Rica

ICE Insists Liberia Is the Only Place It Can Deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The administration insists it can only deport him to Africa. It's not clear why, other than to be vindictive.

Reason

Lawsuit claims negligence in death of former Yankees baseball player's son at Costa Rican resort

A new lawsuit blames a Costa Rica resort’s owners and operators for the carbon monoxide death of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner’s teenage son

The Independent UK

Happiest countries revealed as Costa Rica shoots up World Happiness Report 2026

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Gal Gadot’s Fans Back Actress After Harsh Criticism Of Her Appearance In New Photos

“Shaming her for looking normal is wild.”

Bored Panda

England confirm two World Cup warm-up friendlies in Florida

They will play their final warm-up matches in Florida, facing New Zealand on June 6 before taking on Costa Rica four days later on June 10.

The Independent UK

England finalise pre-World Cup friendlies and make their base in Kansas City

England will play warm-up matches against New Zealand and Costa Rica in Florida and base themselves in Kansas City for the duration of the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

England confirm final friendlies before World Cup 2026

Thomas Tuchel’s side will play New Zealand and Costa Rica in their final warm-up games

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World’s largest pencil maker accuses Costa Rica of misusing old factory as detention center

Faber-Castell says it was unaware its facility was being used to detain asylum seekers deported by the Trump administration

The Guardian - US

Costa Rica heads to polls amid fears of authoritarian turn

Voters to choose president and 57 members of congress, with current president’s hardline pick Laura Fernández expected to win first round

The Guardian - UK

Can you travel to Puerto Rico with an expired H-1B stamping? Immigration attorney explains when it's risk-free

Amid the ongoing volatility over the visa situation in the US, the one rule of thumb that immigration experts have been reiterating is that H-1B visa holders should not travel outside the US. Replying to all travel-related queries in his latest podcast, immigration lawyer Rahul Reddy said it is risk-free…

The Times of India

Amazon tells workers it will cut 16,000 jobs worldwide in second big wave of layoffs

Workers informed after message erroneously said affected employees in US, Canada and Costa Rica had already been told

The Guardian - UK

‘They threw us out like baggage’: Russian family deported from US to Costa Rica still in limbo

Alexander, his wife and son, who fled danger under Putin, fighting for security – and compensation – after torment of migration journey

The Guardian - US

US sanctions Costa Rican drug network, including an aesthetic salon, for trafficking cocaine

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on five Costa Ricans and five Costa Rican entities for allegedly transporting cocaine from Colombia

The Independent UK

How childhood memories and crime photos inspired this Costa Rican vampire art

New illustrated book, Vampyre: a Costa Rican Folktale, by former Pixar artist Ricardo Delgado, is a style masterclass.

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The Conversation

American border crackdown forces Venezuelan migrants on a perilous journey back south

Since February 2025, thousands of Venezuelan asylum-seekers have been turned away from the United States-Mexico border and denied the right to apply for protection in the U.S. Along with other Venezuelans who were living in the U.S. and have been deported, they’ve been forced to head south, either back to…

The Independent UK

Alleged plot to kill Costa Rica’s president uncovered ahead of elections

Authorities received a call from a woman who reported a supposed plot against the president

International Business Times UK

ICE Deported Critically Ill Costa Rican Man Randall Gamboa, Family Says No One Warned Them

A Costa Rican family is demanding answers after ICE deported Randall Gamboa while critically ill and they say no one warned them.

The Guardian - UK

Guián review – celebration of multicultural identity through a Chinese grandmother in Costa Rica

Director Nicole Chi Amén embarks on a journey to learn more about her own mixed cultural heritage after the death of her Guangdong-born grandma

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The Guardian - US

‘Have you ever smelled a cadaver?’ Family recounts horror after Costa Rican man deported in vegetative state

Much of what happened to Randall Gamboa Esquivel, 52, over his last weeks in federal custody in Texas remains a mystery to his family

The Guardian - US

Family seeks answers after ICE deported man to Costa Rica in vegetative state

Exclusive: Before Randall Gamboa Esquivel died, his health had deteriorated badly while he was in ICE custody

International Business Times UK

Who Is Inka Williams? Fans React To Channing Tatum's 19-Year Gap With New Girlfriend

Channing Tatum and Inka Williams spark debate over their 19-year age gap during a steamy Costa Rica getaway—here's what fans are saying about the couple's relationship timeline and the celebrity dating controversy.

International Business Times UK

Hugh Jackman Silences Kate Hudson 'Jealousy' Talk With Sutton Foster PDA on Romantic Costa Rica Trip

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster silence jealousy rumours with a romantic Costa Rica trip, displaying affection despite reports of tension involving Kate Hudson and Deborra-Lee Furness.

Sports Illustrated

2025 in Pictures: The Year That Was in American Men’s Soccer

The year before the 2026 FIFA World Cup brought plenty of unforgettable moments.

Fortune

CEOs say they are unplugging from the top job by cancelling all meetings and playing with Legos over the holidays

The leaders behind tech companies and multimillion-dollar cookie empires weigh in on work-life balance during the holidays—from strict screen time limits, to an annual trip to Costa Rica.

Sports Illustrated

The Best and Worst USMNT Moments of 2025

The final year before the 2026 World Cup was a roller coaster for the U.S. men's national team.

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