Tag: costa_rica
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U.S. Coast Guard Seizes Over 25,000 Pounds of Cocaine in Six Days, Surpassing 260,000 Pounds in Operation Pacific Viper
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa seized more than 25,000 pounds of cocaine in three interdictions over six days, pushing Operation Pacific Viper past 260,000 pounds seized overall.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSACosta RicaPanamaFederal GovernmentMilitaryLegalLatin America Operation Pacific ViperU.S. Coast GuardCocaine SeizureUSCGC TampaDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne MullinDrug InterdictionU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Nicaraguan National Pleads Guilty to 2003 Cruise Ship Sexual Assault
Elias Luis Herrera, 47, a Nicaraguan national, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor on a 2003 cruise ship. After two decades as a fugitive, he was extradited from Costa Rica and now faces up to 20 years in prison.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesTransportation Elias Luis HerreraSexual AbuseCruise ShipFugitiveCosta RicaGalvestonFBI
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U.S. Census Bureau Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, recognizing the contributions of Americans with roots in Spanish-speaking countries. The Hispanic population reached 68 million in 2024.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesDemographic Hispanic Heritage MonthU.S. Census BureauHispanic PopulationCosta RicaEl SalvadorGuatemalaHonduras
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Media Monitor: France 24 Reports US Government Seeks to Deport Abrego Garcia to Uganda
France 24 reports the Trump administration plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he declined a plea deal involving deportation to Costa Rica, according to his attorneys.
Politics and GovernmentWorldLegalSocial IssuesEl SalvadorUgandaCosta RicaFederal GovernmentImmigrationLaw Enforcement Kilmar Abrego GarciaDeportationTrump administrationHuman smugglingFrance 24
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MMWR Reports: Histoplasmosis Outbreak in Costa Rica, Salmonella Linked to Charcuterie Meats
MMWR reports a histoplasmosis outbreak among Costa Rica travelers and a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meats. The report also addresses autism and opioid use disorder treatments.
HealthWorldMedical ScienceDisastersSocial IssuesAsia MMWRHistoplasmosisSalmonellaCosta RicaCharcuterieAutism Spectrum DisorderOpioid Use Disorder