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A minor is murdered every 12 days in Costa Rica

In late February, over the course of a week, three teenagers were murdered in Costa Rica. Two 16-year-old boys and one 15-year-old boy died in Puntarenas, Alajuelita and Alajuela; all in cases of alleged hitman.

Ovsicori: Rincón de la Vieja “has conditions” for an eruption

QCOSTARICA -- The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica (Ovsicori) - Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica - said that the Rincón...

Higher fuel prices next week: see the new prices

QCOSTARICA -- Even though the dollar exchange rate has been steadily low for a while, we will still see an increase in fuel prices...

Yokasta Valle’s revenge: Golden opportunity for tourism and commerce

QCOSTARICA - Back in 2013, Costa Rican men's national futbol (soccer) sports took a hit during the "partido de la nieve" (snow match) between...

Sore loser: Johnny Araya did not accompany Diego Miranda at the ceremony in which he assumed the reins of the Municipality of San...

QCOSTARICA -- Longtime San Jose mayor, Johnny Araya, did not participate in the swearing-in ceremony and transfer of powers of the person he supported...

PUSC became the big loser of May 1st

QCOSTARICA -- In alliance with the government, PUSC aspired to control the Legislative Directory, but did not obtain a single position. Two 'dissident' deputies...

How To Identify The Best CBD Vape Juice Vendor This Season?

The CBD product landscape is ever-expanding, therefore making it difficult to find the right vendor for CBD vape juice, especially for newbies. There are many...

Hot mornings and afternoon showers typical during the transition to the rainy season

QCOSTARICA -- The weather service, the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), is forecasting a hot morning and heavy rain showers in the afternoon this Thursday...

The 5 most common banking scams generated by Artificial Intelligence

Up to US$25 million were stolen in the world during 2023 for this reason

Find out who the new councilors of your canton are starting this May 1st

This May 1, mayors, councilors, and alternates elected in the municipal elections on February 4, will take office.
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Foods high in calories, sugar and fat will have to include a front label

QCOSTARICA -- For consumers to have clear information about foods that can harm their health, Costa Rica's Constitutional Court (Sala Constitucional or Sala IV...

San Jose Airport speeds up departures and arrivals of tourists in less than an hour

QCOSTARICA -- A series of recent changes carried out by Costa Rica's immigration service, the Dirección General de Migració, will allow the Juan Santamaría...

Shortage of available hospital beds back home strands Canadian in Costa Rica

QCOSTARICA  - Suffering a medical emergency, whether it be something from a sickness right to triple bypass surgery, if you don’t have insurance, you...

The Changes in the 6 months before death symptoms- Both Physical and Emotional

Individuals and their families embark on a dramatic journey characterized by substantial emotional and physical changes as life nears its end, especially in the...

What occurs once your nation operates on 99 percent renewable energy?

Q24N (The Verge) While most of the world still runs on dirty fossil fuels, Costa Rica has generated nearly all of its electricity from...

How relocating from the U.S. to Costa Rica’s ‘blue zone’ totally changed this family’s life forever

QCOSTARICA (CTV) When Kema Ward-Hopper and her then-fiance Nicholas Hopper, both from the U.S., decided to get married in Costa Rica, they had no...

UAE, Costa Rica Sign Trade Deal

QCOSTARICA -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Costa Rica have signed an agreement that will help improve bilateral trade and investment ties. The two...

Coffee or Chocolate? Why not both?

QCOSTARICA -San José is a city of surprises. Two of my favorite surprises can be found in one fascinating, historic building in Downtown San...

Plastic bags are not going away (yet)

QCOSTARICA -- Different commercial and productive sectors in Costa Rica have their eyes set on today, Saturday, April 20, the date on which the...

Media outlets in Nicaragua not reporting news regarding Sheynnis Palacios

QCOSTARICA -- According to the Costa Rica based Fundación por la Libertad de Expresión y Democracia (FLED) - Foundation for Freedom of Expression and...

“Respect for the division of powers” legislator tells President Chaves

QCOSTARICA - A call for respect for the division of powers was made by legislator Daniela Rojas, of the Partido Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC),...
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