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Poll: Costa Rica’s Grynspan Leads UN Chief Race
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Grynspan led the fifth U.N. Security Council straw poll 9 encourage to 6 discourage, her fourth lead in five rounds, weaker than her prior 10-3 result.
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World Leaders Push for First Woman UN Chief
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— Sep 28, 2026
Pressure is growing for the United Nations to choose its first woman secretary-general, as leaders argue the appointment would address a longstanding gap in representation amid stalled progress on gender equality. Four women are among seven candidates in the race, with Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan leading the latest informal Security Council poll; leaders have also called for a transparent selection and a chief able to reform the organization and navigate global conflicts.
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Costa Rica Issues State of Emergency Amid Increase of Migrants Heading to US
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— Sep 27, 2023
Costa Rica issued a state of emergency as an increase of migrants are traveling through the country on their journey to the United States. President Rodrigo Chaves announced a state of emergency for the country during a…
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US Issues New Security Alert for Costa Rica Amid Surge in Tourist Robberies
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— Dec 2, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in San José issued a fresh security alert warning American travelers of rising crime in Costa Rica, citing a wave of property break-ins, financial scams, and violent robberies targeting visitors…
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
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Costa Rica's president says US ground troops could boost security, no deployment planned
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— Sep 4, 2026
Costa Rican President Laura Fernández has floated the idea that U.S. ground operations could bolster national security against transnational crime, but she stressed any such move would require congressional approval and is not currently planned. Her comments come amid ongoing concerns about crime and the judiciary, though she says she is not considering a state of emergency and notes no concrete U.S. deployment proposal.
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Derek Foss
If it needs congressional approval and isn't even proposed yet, this feels more like a trial balloon than real policy.
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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International Fugitive from Justice in 'Love Triangle' Cyclist Murder has been Found
Opinion
— Jul 1, 2022
Suspected murderer Kaitlin Armstrong was captured Wednesday after a manhunt that lasted well over a month. According to Fox News , Armstrong was found in Costa Rica 43 days after authorities began their search. United…
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Tough-On-Crime Conservative Wins Power In Latest Right Wing Victory South Of Border
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— Feb 2, 2026
Costa Rica on Sunday elected a tough-on-crime conservative leader, marking another victory in Latin America’s broader right-wing swing. With over 93.7% of ballots counted, results show that 39-year-old Laura Fernández…
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner Heir Sues Trust
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— Jul 21, 2026
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s widow Tenisha Warner is suing his mother, Pamela Warner, the trustee of the Warner Family Trust, claiming the May 2022 prenuptial agreement left her more than $1.2 million in promised benefits unpaid, including life insurance, a monthly salary, and retirement provisions. The suit seeks to recover the owed amounts and to block trust distributions while the dispute proceeds, noting the estate may be insufficient to satisfy the claims on the anniversary of Warner’s death in Costa Rica.
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Scuba-Diving Lizards Use Bubbles To Escape Predators In Costa Rica
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— Sep 20, 2024
A species of semi-aquatic lizard produces a special bubble over its nostrils to breathe underwater. LINDSEY SWIERK VIA SWNS. “> New research reveals that scuba-diving lizards, described as “the chicken nuggets of the…
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US Plans Livestreamed Hasan Firing-Squad Execution
The Pentagon says Nidal Malik Hasan, convicted of killing 13 people and wounding 32 in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, is scheduled to be executed by firing squad at Fort Hood on Dec. 3, with the execution livestreamed publicly. Defense Secret
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