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Costa Rica’s recently discovered “coffee frogs” sing in plantations, but pesticides threaten them

A tiny greenish, nocturnal frog that thrives in coffee plantations was discovered in Costa Rica’s central Pacific region, where it also faces risks from agrochemicals used in farming. Measuring less than 4 centimeters and known as the “spring frog,” AFP reporters observed the dark green-spotted amphibians in San Lorenzo de Tarrazu. “It’s a new species…

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Costa Rica captures top fugitive “Diablo,” wanted by U.S. for alleged drug trafficking, authorities say

Costa Rica has captured its most-wanted fugitive, known as “Diablo,” who was wanted by the United States for alleged drug trafficking, authorities said. Alejandro Arias-Monge, 41, was caught Friday during an hourlong struggle that injured six Costa Rican federal agents, Costa Rican officials said. Two others were arrested and weapons, including high-powered firearms, were seized…

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