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Species trafficking in Costa Rica: a threat in one of the world's most biodiverse countries

A beetle, a morphic butterfly and even the fangs of a jaguar. Objects like these were confiscated from travelers and traders in Costa Rica. Although many acquire them as memories, their purchase and unauthorised transport feeds illegal trafficking in species. This crime represents a serious threat to the country's biodiversity. Costa Rica houses about 6 per cent of the species on the planet and the authorities warn that illegal wildlife trade risks this natural heritage, which is key to its ecosystems and sustainable tourism.

Politics

Tension in Tanzania following the conviction of opposition leader Tundu Lissu to four years in prison

After 577 days in prison, the Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu received a verdict that he took by surprise to many observers. Although the High Court acquitted him of the charge of treason, considering that the Prosecutor & apos; s Office did not demonstrate that he attempted to intimidate the Government, it did find him guilty of incitement for calls to block elections without prior reforms and sentenced him to four years & apos; imprisonment.

World

A new wave of bomb threats affects more than 20 flights in Europe

For the second time this week, multiple airlines received alarms for the possible presence of explosives, forcing unplanned or under escort landings, although none of the threats proved credible. This affected more than a dozen flights to European cities, two days after a number of similar alerts forced the expansion of security operations. Although the origin of false warnings is unknown, the authorities have warned of growing hybrid threats.