Locarno Winner Valentina Maurel Joins ‘No One Knows We Play Today,’ Based on Costa Rica’s Iconic Soccer Player Shirley ...

Locarno award-winning director of “I Have Electric Dreams” Valentina Maurel has lined up, “No One Knows We Play Today,” loosely based on the life of Shirley Cruz, one of Costa Rica’s most famous female soccer players. Co-directed with Felipe Zúñiga (“La …

Pasadena author draws on Afro-Costa Rican roots to bring rare children’s story to life: Book Corner

In her second adventure, 8-year-old Yoli explores Puerto Limón, Costa Rica, where a lively celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture deepens her understanding of heritage and community.  That’s the basis for “La Tica Morenita: Traditional Dishes and the Day …

Costa Rica detains ex-security minister on drug trafficking charges

Costa Rica's judicial police said on Monday they detained a former security minister and ex-judge on drug trafficking charges, after an extradition request from the US . Celso Gamboa Sanchez was apprehended in San Jose, California, while his alleged …

USMNT vs. Costa Rica 2025 Gold Cup Odds, Time, and Prediction

In the last 10 USMNT vs. Costa Rica duels, the Americans came out victorious on seven occasions. The 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup odds suggest they’re going to win in the June 29 game as well. However, we call for caution as Mauricio Pochettino’s men haven’t …

Costa Rican court orders release of migrants deported from US

A court in Costa Rica has ordered the release of 200 migrants deported from the US. Rights groups say the group - from countries including Afghanistan, China, Ghana, India and Vietnam - had been taken to a shelter they were not allowed to leave …

USMNT vs. Costa Rica ticket prices for Gold Cup quarterfinals, revealed

The race for gold is on. The knockouts for the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup are here, and it's the USA and Costa Rica facing off in the quarterfinals. The squads will play in Minneapolis for the final quarterfinal match of the weekend. USA has the upper edge …

Costa Rica detains ex-security minister, ex-judge on drug trafficking charges after US extradition request

SAN JOSE (Reuters) -Costa Rica's judicial police said they detained a former security minister and a former judge on drug trafficking charges following an extradition request from the United States, the police said on Monday in a video sent to the …

Costa Rica’s President Chaves Accused of Illicit Campaign Financing

On Monday, Costa Rica’s Prosecutor’s Office formally accused President Rodrigo Chaves along with six high-ranking officials and pro-government legislators of allegedly engaging in illicit financing during the 2022 electoral campaign, according to an …

Costa Rica detains ex-security minister, ex-judge on drug trafficking charges after US extradition request

Costa Rican Court Frees Migrants Dumped by U.S.

- Advertisement - A court in Costa Rica has ordered the release of 200 migrants from various countries who were deported from the United States. Human rights groups say the migrants—who came from countries like Afghanistan, China, Ghana, India, and Vietnam …