La Nación, a prominent Costa Rican newspaper, published several updates on November 20, 2025, covering entertainment and sports news relevant to Costa Rica.
In its first post at 01:30 UTC, La Nación posed the question: “¿Cuándo empieza ‘El Chinamo’ y quiénes serán sus presentadores?” The tweet refers to the upcoming season of “El Chinamo,” a popular Costa Rican television program known for its annual holiday broadcasts.
Shortly after, at 01:35 UTC, La Nación reported on comments from Óscar ‘Macho’ Ramírez regarding the performance of Costa Rica’s national football team. The tweet reads: “Óscar ‘Macho’ Ramírez se sincera sobre descalabro de la Selección de Costa Rica”. This references recent scrutiny faced by the national team following disappointing results in international competitions.
At 01:38 UTC, another update highlighted a unique story involving a Costa Rican individual who is believed to bring good luck to Haiti’s national football team. The tweet states: “Costarricense que le da suerte a Haití vivió en la cancha la tensión y el éxtasis de la clasificación al Mundial”. This alludes to Haiti’s recent qualification for the World Cup and the emotional experience shared by this supporter.
“El Chinamo” has become an end-of-year tradition in Costa Rica since its debut in 2003. The show features musical performances and entertainment segments during the holiday season. Óscar ‘Macho’ Ramírez is a former coach of the Costa Rican national football team who has previously guided the squad through various regional tournaments. In recent years, both Costa Rica and Haiti have participated in CONCACAF competitions that serve as qualifiers for global tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup.
