Costa Rica

Lawmakers from 12 Latin American countries back Isaac Accords, Jerusalem embassy move

According to organizers, participating countries included Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Panama.

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(L-R) Chairman of Selection Committee, The Genesis Prize Foundation, David Hatchwell, Argentinian President Javier Milei, and Josh Reinstein, President of the Israel Allies Foundation.
Costa Rica's president-elect Laura Fernandez speaks during a press conference with President Rodrigo Chaves at the presidential house, in San Jose, Costa Rica, February 4, 2026; illustrative.

Costa Rica designates IRGC, Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis as terrorist organizations

This was adopted "in accordance with Costa Rica's international commitments in fighting terrorism and its financing," the Foreign Ministry wrote on X/Twitter.

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IDF soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade, operating under the 98th Division, seen during operational activity in southern Lebanon, April 2026.

Netanyahu announces negotiations to begin with Lebanon, IDF braces for Hezbollah missiles

IDF kills Hezbollah chief's secretary • US military to stay in region until ceasefire complied with • Israeli arrested in Iranian plot to assassinate former PM Bennett

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A new study reveals: This is the best destination to move to in retirement

Finding a country to move to in retirement is not an easy task – a new study has identified the 10 best places for retirees in 2026 according to various parameters.

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Scientists find crocodile 'virgin birth' at Costa Rica zoo

The phenomenon of FP, which some scientists have referred to by the shorthand of "virgin birth," has also been documented in other species of fish, birds, lizards and snakes.

JUNE 8, 2023ByREUTERS
Cuban crocodiles (Crocodylus rhombifer) recovered from a poacher, and given by the police to the director of the crocodile hatchery, rest inside a plastic bag before being released into nature at Zapata Swamp, Cienaga de Zapata, Cuba, August 24, 2022. Illegal hunting and hybridization with American

The medical reason you might not want to share your dessert with an Iguana

How a little girl's holiday snack, rudely stolen by an iguana, led to a medical emergency.

APRIL 5, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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Israeli art exhibit in Costa Rica sheds light on violence against women

MARCH 8, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Israeli ambassador to Costa Rica Oren Bar-El

Jewish cultural encounters in the province of Limon, Costa Rica

FEBRUARY 2, 2023ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Jewish-Ladino singer Doris Benmaman

Glass artwork created by distinguished Israeli glass shown at Glass Art exhibition in Costa Rica

DECEMBER 22, 2022ByALAN ROSENBAUM

Grapevine September 18, 2022: Seeking a free trade agreement

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Samuel Willenberg, one of the leaders of the Treblinka revolt, signs sketches of one of his sculptures of scenes at Treblinka, 2014

Sephardic-Jewish culture celebrated in Costa Rica

AUGUST 21, 2022ByALAN ROSENBAUM

This tumor in one man’s brain turned out to be something else entirely

The tumor found in this man's brain turned out to be something repulsive and completely different than expected.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022ByWALLA!
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Israeli company to produce sustainable fabrics, plant leather

The goal of the Nova Milan's project is to help Costa Rica's struggles with plant-based waste such as banana, coconut, yuca and pineapple.

JULY 2, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli Ambassador to Costa Rica Mr. Oren Bar El, Pedro Beirute Prada, CEO of Procommer, and Irma Orenstein, Founder of Nova Milan

Man affiliated with Israeli crime organization murdered in Costa Rica

The event is being investigated by the Costa Rican police, with the Israeli Foreign Ministry being informed of the matter.

APRIL 27, 2021ByALON HACHMON
Police officers keep watch as prosecutors raid the headquarters of Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado as part of an investigation into possible data privacy violations by the government, in San Jose, Costa Rica February 28, 2020.