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America’s most unwanted and the urgent cable that reveals where Trump wants them to go
The Age
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June 27, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size United States diplomats in several overseas missions received an urgent cable from Washington...
This Will Be the Date on Which Father’s Day Will Be Celebrated in Costa Rica in 2025
Costa Rica News
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June 13, 2025
In Costa Rica, Father’s Day is celebrated every third Sunday in June, and in 2025, it will fall on Sunday, June 15th. Although it is not a mandatory paid holiday like Mother’s Day or Independence Day, Father’s Day is still a very special day for...
Canadian women keeping their focus on Costa Rica
The Globe and Mail
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June 27, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Canada captain Jessie Fleming, left to right, and Adriana Leon chase the ball as coach Casey Stoney looks on during practice, in Toronto.Neil Davidson/The Canadian Press With a date with the top-ranked United States...
Costa Rica Arrests Ex-Security Minister Wanted in the US for Drug Trafficking
OCCRP
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June 25, 2025
Costa Rica’s judicial police have arrested a former security minister and Supreme Court justice on drug trafficking charges, following an extradition request from the U.S. Celso Gamboa Sánchez, the 49-year-old ex-minister and justice, was detained...
Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra's 74th summer at Institute Park
Worcester Magazine - Massachusetts
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Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra kicks off its summer series at Institute Park with a Holiday Patriotic Pops concert on July 3. The Holiday Patriotic Pops concert will include fireworks as the orchestra plays 1812 Overture and Sousa marches. The...
Pet-related leave: Is it possible?
Q Costa Rica
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June 12, 2025
QCOSTARICA — According to the Encuesta Nacional de Hogares (ENAHO) – National Household Survey, it was determined that 62.2% of Costa Rican households would have at least one dog or cat as a pet, meaning that approximately 1.7 million dogs and...
While a date with top-ranked U.S. looms, Canada not looking past No. 43 Costa Rica
Lethbridge Herald
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June 26, 2025
By Canadian Press on June 26, 2025. TORONTO — With a date with the top-ranked United States looming Wednesday in Washington, D.C., the Canadian women take to the field Friday in Toronto against Costa Rica. At No. 43, the Central Americans are...
Costa Rica finally joins the U.S. Global Entry program
Q Costa Rica
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June 26, 2025
Q COSTA RICA — On Wednesday, Costa Rica finally entered the United States’ Global Entry program, which expedites the entry of travelers. The announcement was made by Kristi Noem, United States Secretary of Homeland Security, after meeting with...
Newest Covid variant causing ‘razor blade throat’ is already circulating in Costa Rica
Q Costa Rica
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June 26, 2025
Q COSTARICA — The new COVID-19 variant, commonly referred to as “razor blade throat,” a sublineage of the omicron variant, Nimbus (NB.1.8.1), classified as VUM (variant under monitoring) by the World Health Organization (WHO), is circulating in...
PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Noem Visits Costa Rica
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem traveled to Costa Rica to reinforce the importance of international cooperation in preventing violent criminal illegal aliens from entering the United States. During her...
Latin Industry Leads Speak About Needing to ‘Educate’ Market on Their Stories: ‘We Are Winning, But It’s Through Little Steps’
Variety
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June 26, 2025
Gathered at the Costa Rica Media Market, Latin American industry leaders took the temperature of the independent film scene in the region, zooming into how to successfully enter major markets such as the U.S. and Europe, as well as how to foment...
Egyptian man pleads guilty to kicking CBP dog at DC airport
The Gazette - Colorado
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A 70-year-old Egyptian man pleaded guilty to federal charges for kicking a Customs and Border Protection agriculture detector dog at Washington Dulles International Airport earlier this week. Hamed Ramadan Bayoumy Aly Marie pleaded guilty on...
Costa Rica and U.S. Strengthen Border Scans and Biometric Cooperation
Tico Times
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June 26, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem met Wednesday with Honduran President Xiomara Castro to discuss security and migration, following her offer in Costa Rica to help control the entry of travelers and goods into the country. The...
SMTD Faculty, Student and Alumni News: June 2025
Oakland University Magazine
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The Oakland University Repertory Dance Company presented Bailamos on March 21 in the atrium of the Engineering Center on the campus of Oakland University. “Last July, I had the honor and privilege of taking a handful of students to Costa Rica to...
The Best Time to Visit Costa Rica for Every Type of Traveler
Matador Network
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We hope you love the spaces and stays we recommend! Just so you know, Matador may collect a small commission from the links on this page if you decide to book a stay. Listed prices are accurate as of the time of publication. Best time to visit...
Honduras and US discuss immigration, security after tense start under Trump
Newsday - New York
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TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras President Xiomara Castro and U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem discussed immigration and border security in their first meeting Wednesday, after Castro had previously rejected President Donald Trump’s...
Honduras and US discuss immigration, security after tense start under Trump
Associated Press
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June 26, 2025
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Honduras President Xiomara Castro and U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem discussed immigration and border security in their first meeting Wednesday, after Castro had previously rejected President Donald...
El Salvador Positioned as Emerging Academic Destination Thanks to Security and Higher Education Advances.
El Salvador in English
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June 25, 2025
El Salvador is rapidly establishing itself as a new academic destination in Central America, driven by enhanced public safety and increased access to higher education, according to Christian Aparicio, the country’s National Director of Higher...
Trump news at a glance: ‘Daddy’ Trump showered with praise on triumphant lap through Nato summit
The Guardian
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June 26, 2025
On the back of hailing US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities as a “victory for everybody”, president Trump has claimed success at the Nato summit in The Hague, praising the commitment by Nato allies to boost defence spending to 5% of GDP. The US...
Gloria Calderón: A Life Behind The Lens, Capturing The Essence Of Costa Rica
Costa Rica News
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June 24, 2025
In the heart of Costa Rica, we find Gloria Calderón Bejarano, a talented photojournalist who has dedicated her life to capturing the beauty and reality of her country through her lens. She has traveled a path full of learning and experiences that...