Music of the Americas: From Costa Rica to Argentina
This week's En Casa features musicians from Costa Rica to Argentina.
Music of the Americas: Central America
This week's En Casa features musicians from Panama and Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s Democracy Faces a New Test, But It Will Endure
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Manuel Meléndez-Sánchez, Lucas Perelló
The election of Laura Fernández extends Costa Rica’s populist experiment. Its democracy will weather it, for now, two experts write.
Timeline: U.S. Military Ramp-Up in the Caribbean Culminates in Capture of Maduro
The ouster of the Venezuelan strongman came amid an accumulation of military assets in the region and ongoing fatal strikes on alleged drug boats.
Costa Rica: Meet the Candidates 2026
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Miranda Mazariegos
Public security tops voters’ concerns ahead of the February 1 election.
Music of the Americas: Spring 2026 Concerts
See the schedule for online and in-person concerts in Spring 2026, featuring pop, early, contemporary, and guitar music.
Costa Rica’s ‘Safe Haven’ Faces a Reckoning
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Rafael Ledezma, Antonio Monte
The country is experiencing an unprecedented security crisis ahead of the February 2026 election.