It’s a distant memory that the United States used to be a world leader in publicly condemning authoritarian leaders and sanctioning those same countries. Yet, Trump and his administration are increasingly trying to dismantle US democracy to let Trump…
In a democracy that is bombarded daily with attacks from the highest office in the land, whose traditional duty has been to preserve it, we discover there’s an additional low-point: Journalists are now classified the same as these perceived…
In one of those ‘doh’ moments, a new Pew survey finds majority of Americans feel this way about the state of the country; Disheartening news about the pace of voter registrations — for one party; Could Congress see its…
Grim news overnight highlights how risky it is to think we are passed the worst of the novel coronavirus. Across the country, people are not only reveling in being out and shopping at stores, socializing with friends or protesting…
As the criminal element hiding among protesters is being weeded out and more police forces are changing their approach towards peaceful protesters, awareness, dialogue and action are in the baby steps towards meaningful change in this country. Yet, Trump,…
As we see pictures of packed beaches and parks, most of us think we can handle the social distancing rules — though, obviously, none are. But what about flying? Nothing we can really do there and so the big…
Just one of the many legacies Trump will be forever cited for in history is how he lost allies. The latest ally to voice the US is not their friend is one Central American destination; Finally, a little ‘bright’…
Trump and his administration have never hidden their anti-immigration agenda. So, it’s not surprising that the White House has made a decision regarding the Mexican and Canadian borders; What is surprising, and disturbing, is that this administration is using…
Yesterday was World Press Freedom Day. Like other sectors of the economy, the news industry, specifically newspapers, is experiencing a fight for survival. Journalist positions have been slashed, print editions are being eliminated and whole newspapers are folding. Yet,…
Today is April Fool’s Day. While some of us equate what we’re living through as a sick joke, we know it’s not. In that vein, today’s LatinaLista is a broad mix of news stories that break our usual ‘niche’…
Thankfully, expectations were low last night for Trump’s State of the Union address — and he didn’t disappoint. The usual lies, misleading statements, narcissistic declarations and juvenile behavior was on full display. For those of us who knew Trump’s…
Can this administration and its allies go any lower? Evidently, yes. In addition to watching the GOP deny the nation’s quest for accountability and challenge of wrongdoing in this administration, we now find that the Trump administration authorized a…
Happy New Year! Feliz Año Nuevo! As we begin a new decade, the following stories offer reflections of the past year and a look forward to what is possible. 10 Global Insights into a Transforming World With births down,…
The importance of news can’t be stated enough. There’s a reason why Trump and his supporters want to label credible news outlets as “fake news.” It gives them cover to do what they know is illegal, corrupt and abusing…
Today is the first day of the impeachment hearings for Trump. While many of us may not be able to watch it, we should all reinforce the importance and seriousness of the hearings by supporting the need for it…
By Caitlin Fouratt The Conversation Violence in Central America continues to push its citizens to seek refuge. In July, the U.S. government announced a plan for Costa Rica to temporarily host up to 200 refugees from Central America while they are…
LatinaLista — Boston natives Eli and Debbie Thompson moved to the rural, Pacific Coast of Costa Rica in July 2014, to see the world through a different lens. Their perspective of life has changed in the short time they’ve…
LatinaLista — Flocks of pigeons, dodging the feet of pedestrians in search of handouts, are a common site in most major cities around the world. However, unlike their friends in the animal kingdom who are battling for survival, pigeons…
By Robert Isenberg Tico Times When the city of Cartago constructed a system of bike paths through the downtown area, the municipality became a beacon of hope for urban cyclists. A gift from the Automóvil Club of Costa Rica,…
By John Newton La Voz Latina President Obama’s deferred action (DACA) program for undocumented students celebrated its two-year anniversary last month and, owing to its controversial nature, still makes headlines on a regular basis. Republicans in the US Congress…
By Harry C. Alford LatinaLista I am writing this article from the beautiful nation of Costa Rica (Rich Coast in English). It is our mission to connect the dots of the African diaspora and this dot is pretty key…
By Deborah Charnes LatinaLista Jennifer Rice was living in Connecticut with her three-year-old daughter, when her husband passed away after a heart attack. Feeling lost and alone, she ended up traveling around the world with her toddler. After visiting…
LatinaLista — The battle for immigration reform has evolved to mean much more than just overhauling an antiquated admissions system into the country. Another issue that is now getting equal billing with the demand for putting undocumented immigrants on…
LatinaLista — In Costa Rica, they are called “Los Olvidados,” the Forgotten Ones, but they can be found in any country in the world. They are the poor, the hungry, the homeless, the ones for whom social media takes…
By Mario Garita Infosurhoy.com SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica – What started with an email turned into the dismantling of an international organ-trafficking ring. American surgeon Francis L. Delmonico, the chairman of the World Transplant Society, emailed Jorge Cortés, the…
