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Learning English in Costa Rica, then and now

These days, students have tons of options for learning English in Costa Rica – but in Limón of the 1940s and 50s, it was all about schoolhouses like Sister Jesse's.

The power of a mother’s voice: the sinking of the San Pablo in Limón, 1942

The author of "Musings from an Afro-Costa Rican" explores a family memory of the night World War II touched Costa Rican shores, and calls on Tico Times readers to help her honor those lost.

Costa Rica’s La Chola, Beyoncé, Sarah Baartman and representations of black womanhood

Does San José's "La Chola de la Avenida" fit into complex race and gender dynamics that span the globe from Beyoncé to the South African slave Sarah Baartman? Or is she in a category all her own?

La Cruz de Caravaca: A signpost from the past

This month's "Musings from an Afro-Costa Rican" explores borders and markers between cultures, especially Costa Rica's last remaining Cruz de Caravaca.

From a corner: Being Afro-Latina in Costa Rica

Limón is not just a port of entry for goods and a place to eat rice and beans. It is a space of legacy, of communities, of history, of people who at times make a lot out of a little.
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Gauff and Sabalenka Call Out Grand Slams on Revenue Split

As the 2026 Australian Open begins on Sunday, top tennis players welcome the tournament's record prize pool but call for deeper changes across all...

U.S. Warns of Military Risks in Mexico and Central America Airspace

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a series of safety warnings on Friday for airspace over Mexico and Central America. The alerts...

Costa Rica to Introduce Advanced Blood Test for Early Detection of Cancer

In 2026, Costa Rica will finally gain access to one of the world’s most advanced medical technologies. one capable of simultaneously detecting nine types...

US Sends First Deportation Flight to Post-Maduro Venezuela

A plane carrying 231 Venezuelans touched down at Maiquetia International Airport in Caracas today, marking the first deportation flight from the United States since...