Central America is renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, and vibrant cultures. Among its many countries, Panama and Costa Rica sta

By Simon Lewis and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON (Reuters) -When Marco Rubio arrives in Latin America this weekend on his first foreign trip as Donald Trump's secretary of state, he'll find a region reeling from the new administration's shock-and-awe approach to diplomacy.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will likely travel to Central America in the first week of February, a source familiar with the planning said.

Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino announced the preparation ... which will connect the Panamanian capital with the Costa Rican border.

Rubio's stop in Panama also comes as Trump in recent weeks has said he wants the Panama Canal back under U.S. control, claiming that “American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way,

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Marco Rubio will head overseas late next week; he's also scheduled to visit Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic.

THE Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) has announced plans to exit its operations in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama, transferring these businesses to Banco Davivienda S.A. As part of the agreement, Scotiabank will acquire a 20 per cent stake in the Colombian bank.

Retired Lafayette-area attorney Tom Brooks Jr. died Tuesday in Costa Rica, where he lived since retiring four years ago.

A ‘cloud forest’ is a rare rainforest with low-level clouds that gives the illusion of walking through layers upon layers of misty clouds. In Costa Rica, the best place to do this is the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Visitors can explore over eight miles of trails, including a treetop stroll along several suspension bridges.

The first international match of the year for Costa Rica is here, and they're headed to Orlando's Inter & Co Stadium on Wednesday to take on the USA in what's shaping up to be a lively friendly. While it's a non-competitive clash, the stakes are always high when these two CONCACAF powerhouses face off.