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Costa Rica Resident Sentenced for Orchestrating Multimillion-Dollar International Telemarketing Scheme
A Costa Rica resident was sentenced today to more than 15 years in prison for carrying out a years-long telemarketing scheme that defrauded victims in the United States from a call center in Costa Rica. According to court documents and evidence...

ICC unsuccessful to consent prosecution of world presidents
(MENAFN) The International Criminal Court (ICC) has failed to reach an agreement on an amendment that would broaden its ability to investigate and prosecute world leaders for crimes of aggression, considered the gravest offense under the Rome...

El Salvador’s President Rejects Mexico Cocaine Plane Allegations
(MENAFN) El Salvador’s president is rejecting allegations from Mexico that a plane intercepted with a large cocaine shipment originated from Salvadoran territory. During a press conference on Tuesday, Mexico’s Security Chief, Omar Garcia Harfuch,...

Bolivia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Panama Advance their Women, Peace and Security National Action Plans
The second edition of the Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan Academy, organized by Our Secure Future and UN Women, culminated in Panama with concrete results and renewed commitments. Photo: Participants of the second Women, Peace and...

Costa Rican Youth Named UN Delegates by Unspoken Smiles to Lead Global Oral Health Advocacy in 2025–2026
As young women leaders, Priscilla, Camila, and Tracy will represent Unspoken Smiles at the UN to drive oral health equity and the SDGs forward. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a proud moment for Costa Rica,...

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Noem Visits Costa Rica
SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem traveled to Costa Rica to reinforce the importance of international cooperation in preventing violent criminal illegal aliens from entering the United States. During her...

The humanitarian consequences of armed conflict: Promoting respect for and good practices in the application of international humanitarian law
Chair, Excellencies, In September 2024, Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and South Africa launched, jointly with the ICRC, a global initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law (IHL). They called upon...

Dinant Celebrates 65 Years of Growth, Partnership, and Progress in Central America
Company Marks Milestone with Message of Gratitude and Renewed Commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS, July 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dinant, one of Central America’s leading agribusiness and consumer goods...

Timor-Leste kicks off negotiations to join Government Procurement Agreement
Ambassador Antonio Da Conceicao of Timor-Leste stated to the Committee: "Joining the Government Procurement Agreement is part of a broader national strategy to strengthen good governance, align with international standards and support our...

Denny’s Teams Up with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer to ‘Strike Out’ Pediatric Cancer
Spartanburg, SC, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny’s is adding to their partnership with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a leading nonprofit organization committed to raising funds for pediatric cancer, with a new way that everyone can help. For...

ICC Struggles to Extend Authority Over Investigations
(MENAFN) The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been unable to approve a modification that would broaden its jurisdiction concerning inquiries into world leaders accused of crimes of aggression. A crime of aggression is regarded as the gravest...

BabyBoomToken Surges After BingX Listing – U.S. Traffic Spike Crashes App Servers
Source: BabyBoomToken official application, https://bbt.babyboomtoken.com/share SAN RAFAEL, Costa Rica, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BabyBoomToken (BBT), a fast-rising policy-driven cryptocurrency project, has been newly listed on the global...

El Salvador Rejects Mexico’s Claims
(MENAFN) El Salvador’s president is strongly refuting Mexico’s assertions that a plane carrying cocaine departed from his nation prior to being seized in Mexican airspace. Omar Garcia Harfuch, the head of Mexico’s security, announced at a press...

Unspoken Smiles Leads Historic Push for Zero Cavity Status in San José Preschools Ahead of Clinic Launch
Nearly Half of Screened Children Diagnosed With Cavities in Pioneering Push Toward Zero Cavity Status SAN JOSé, SAN JOSé, COSTA RICA, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a bold and unprecedented effort to combat one of childhood’s most...

Top50 Smile Shapers 2025: Unspoken Smiles Sparks Global Movement in Dentistry With New Fellowship Class
21 new dental fellows join Unspoken Smiles’ flagship program in Costa Rica, combining education, service, and leadership to advance oral health equity. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Unspoken Smiles proudly...

Trade and gender group outlines priorities for gender equality work leading to MC14
The 2025-2026 Work Plan reinforces the work initiated at the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13), held in Abu Dhabi in 2024. An action plan to support its implementation will be drafted in consultation with members, with clear milestones,...

CHARLENE FRIED SELECTED FOR THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD BY IAOTP
Charlene Fried honored member of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will be honored at their annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Charlene Fried, Faculty Member...

Concierge Auctions Announces July Auction Lineup of over US$55 Million in Properties
Bidding Will Close Online Throughout July on the Firm’s Online Marketplace 10 July–31 July NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Concierge Auctions is pleased to present its marquee offerings of over US$55 million in...

Tourism Source Market Set to Achieve a Valuation of US$ 1.1 Trillion, Riding on a 6.6% CAGR by 2032
By tourist type, the group segment dominated the global market and is likely to remain dominant during the forecast period. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Tourism Source Market Size was valued at $599.40...

World leaders rebuke “narrow unilateralism” and call for nations to urgently join forces to combat inequality
40 former Heads of State and Government are calling for “a new economic coalition of the willing” to urgently tackle inequality and “remake our world in response” to “era-defining disruption”. In a joint letter released ahead of the Fourth...