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Costa Rica

5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Costa Rica

15 Apr 2026-11:59
Iran condemns Costa Rica over IRGC designation

Tehran has strongly condemned Costa Rica’s decision to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), saying the “illegal move” amounts to complicity in what Iranian officials describe as ongoing crimes by the United States and Israel against Iran and other countries.

10 Apr 2026-10:03
Iran confirms World Cup participation but avoids US venues

Iran’s national football team will participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026 but plans to “boycott” matches scheduled in the United States, the Iranian Football Federation confirmed.

19 Mar 2026-16:59
Laura Fernandez takes strong lead in Costa Rica's presidential election

The right-wing law-and-order candidate Laura Fernandez has taken a decisive lead in Costa Rica’s presidential election, according to early official results.

02 Feb 2026-09:02
Plot to kill Costa Rican president uncovered ahead of vote

Costa Rica’s intelligence chief has revealed an alleged plot to assassinate outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves ahead of the country’s February 1 elections. The information was reported to the attorney-general’s office by Jorge Torres, head of the Intelligence and National Security Directorate (DIS), citing a “confidential source.”

14 Jan 2026-11:25
Costa Rica, Israel ink trade deal on agriculture, industrial goods

12 Dec 2025-19:59
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes off Costa Rica’s coast

An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude struck off the coast of Costa Rica at 22:36 GMT on Tuesday, according to the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences.

19 Nov 2025-09:06
Costa Rica eyes direct World Cup spot

12 Nov 2025-11:20
US seeks court approval to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia

The U.S. government has asked a federal judge to lift an order blocking the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying all diplomatic and legal requirements have been met to send him to Liberia.

11 Nov 2025-09:36
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Costa Rica

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck Costa Rica at 0357 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

22 Oct 2025-09:07