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Surfing Legend Kurt Van Dyke Dies in Costa Rica Home Invasion
world9 days ago

Surfing Legend Kurt Van Dyke Dies in Costa Rica Home Invasion

Kurt Van Dyke, a 66-year-old California-born surfing icon who settled in Costa Rica and ran Hotel Puerto Viejo, was found dead in a room in Talamanca after an apparent home invasion. Authorities say two armed men threatened him and a woman, stole items (and possibly a vehicle); Van Dyke died from strangulation and stab wounds, and an autopsy is underway. The woman was injured; the case remains under investigation, with tributes flowing from the surfing community.

via USA Today|
#costa-rica#home-invasion#kurt-van-dyke
American Surfer Kurt Van Dyke Killed in Costa Rica Robbery
world9 days ago

American Surfer Kurt Van Dyke Killed in Costa Rica Robbery

American surfer Kurt Van Dyke, 66, was found dead Feb. 14 at his Cahuita, Costa Rica, apartment in an apparent robbery. Authorities say two armed men threatened him and a woman, stole valuables, and Van Dyke died at the scene from asphyxiation with stab wounds; the woman sustained minor injuries and the case remains under investigation. Van Dyke hailed from a prominent surfing family.

via CNN|
#cahuita#costa-rica#death
Pencil Giant Alleges Costa Rica Misused Donated Factory as Migrant Detention Center
world17 days ago

Pencil Giant Alleges Costa Rica Misused Donated Factory as Migrant Detention Center

Faber‑Castell, the world’s largest pencil maker, says Costa Rica misused its donated former factory (Maderin Eco/Catem site) by detaining 200 asylum seekers deported from the United States, a move HRW and rights groups say lacked legal basis. Costa Rica denies rights violations, while a court later found the detention violated fundamental rights and ordered potential compensation. The Catem facility, with a 300-person capacity, had around 60 migrants in early 2026 and none reported by late January; Faber‑Castell says it was unaware of the detention and is considering next steps.

via The Guardian|
#costa-rica#detention-centers#faber-castell
Costa Rica shifts to the right as Laura Fernandez wins presidency
world22 days ago

Costa Rica shifts to the right as Laura Fernandez wins presidency

Right-wing political scientist Laura Fernandez won Costa Rica’s presidential election with about 48.3% of the vote (vs. 33.4% for Alvaro Ramos) as 94% of polling stations were counted, signaling a rightward shift amid concerns over drug-trade–linked violence. Fernandez vows to push economic growth and tougher crime measures, drawing inspiration from El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele. She is the political heir of outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, who lauded her victory and said there would be no dictatorship or communism.

via Taipei Times|
#costa-rica#drug-trafficking#elections
Costa Rica’s Crime-Driven Election Looms Over a Crowded Field
world24 days ago

Costa Rica’s Crime-Driven Election Looms Over a Crowded Field

As Costa Rica heads to the polls, voters cite security as the top concern amid rising violence and a record 905 homicides in 2023, even as a crowded presidential field and growing political apathy shape the race. Front-runner Laura Fernández leads in polls, but many voters remain undecided, and experts note growth has largely benefited free-trade zones rather than the domestic economy, complicating the public's desire for stronger social services, pension stability, and environmental policy.

via CNN|
#costa-rica#crime#drug-trafficking
Costa Rica Sees First Chikungunya Case in Nine Years, Prompting Mosquito Control Push
health1 month ago

Costa Rica Sees First Chikungunya Case in Nine Years, Prompting Mosquito Control Push

Costa Rica confirmed its first chikungunya case in nine years—a 24-year-old man from Esparza, Puntarenas—after lab confirmation, prompting fumigation across Esparza and planned follow-up spraying to curb transmission. Authorities emphasize vector control, urge residents to remove standing water, use repellent, and seek medical care if symptoms appear, as surveillance continues; the virus last appeared in the country in 2017, with ongoing dengue activity in the region.

via ticotimes.net|
#chikungunya#costa-rica#esparza
Mexican Marine Biologist Injured in Costa Rica Shark Attack
science4 months ago

Mexican Marine Biologist Injured in Costa Rica Shark Attack

A Mexican marine biologist, Mauricio Hoyos, was seriously injured in a shark attack while working off Costa Rica's Cocos Island, a renowned shark habitat, but was rescued and transported to hospital in stable condition. The incident, involving a large shark during a scientific expedition, is considered extremely rare and highlights the risks faced by researchers in marine environments.

via CBS News|
#cocos-island#costa-rica#marine-biologist