
Lost at Sea: Costa Rica’s Fishing Communities Face Growing Pressure
Four fishermen from the Roxana II remain missing in Costa Rica’s North Pacific after rough seas linked to Tropical Storm Cristina caused multiple boating emergencies off Guanacaste.
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Four fishermen from the Roxana II remain missing in Costa Rica’s North Pacific after rough seas linked to Tropical Storm Cristina caused multiple boating emergencies off Guanacaste.

Five people are missing off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast after two small boats capsized in heavy surf caused by Tropical Storm Cristina, which also prompted school closures and a yellow alert.

Tropical Storm Cristina has caused significant disruption and at least one fatality in Guatemala and El Salvador, leading to closed schools and universities. The storm has also resulted in downed trees and halted train services due to road issues.

Tropical Storm Cristina is causing extreme rainfall and has stalled off Nicaragua's coast, prompting alerts across Central America for potential floods and mudslides. The region is bracing for the storm's impact.