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She fires back: Laura Fernández refuses to stay quiet after facing harsh criticism for praising the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica's president, Laura Fernández, didn't remain silent too long, in the face of strong criticism for “praising” the dictatorship of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo in Nicaragua The president responded, making...
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IMN predicts El Niño phenomenon strongest between October 2026 and March 2027

Q COSTARICA — The national weather service, Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), forecasts that the...
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Court halts CCSS retroactive collections from self-employed workers

Q COSTARICA — The Administrative Court has put a stop to the Caja Costarricense...
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When are the mid-year school vacations in Costa Rica?

Q COSTARICA — The school calendar defines the dates for vacations, family activities, and...
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Airport taxis now appear as an option on Uber from...

Q COSTARICA — Need a taxi from the Juan Santamaría (San José) International Airport...

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IMN predicts El Niño phenomenon strongest between October 2026 and March 2027

Q COSTARICA — The national weather service, Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), forecasts that the El Niño...
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Court halts CCSS retroactive collections from self-employed workers

Q COSTARICA — The Administrative Court has put a stop to the Caja Costarricense de Seguro...
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She fires back: Laura Fernández refuses to stay quiet after facing harsh criticism for praising the...

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica's president, Laura Fernández, didn't remain silent too long, in the face...
#education

When are the mid-year school vacations in Costa Rica?

Q COSTARICA — The school calendar defines the dates for vacations, family activities, and academic commitments. The...
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Airport taxis now appear as an option on Uber from San José Airport

Q COSTARICA — Need a taxi from the Juan Santamaría (San José) International Airport (SJO)? Would...

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“Exclusive excursion to Nicaragua for Chavista supporters”

RICO's Q — In a satirical article, Luis Paulino Vargas Solís reported on social media an "Important notice: Exclusive Nicaragua trip for Chavista supporters." Luis...
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These are Laura Fernández’s “tough on crime” security laws

Q COSTARICA — Five weeks after taking office, President Laura Fernández presented six bills to the...
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Librería Lehmann says goodbye after 130 years!

RICO's Q!  — If you’ve spent any time in Costa Rica, chances are you’ve wandered into...
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Barrio Escalante transforms into a corner of Canada with a food...

Q COSTARICA — Barrio Escalante is celebrating Canadian gastronomy and culture with the Canadian Food Festival,...
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“Exclusive excursion to Nicaragua for Chavista supporters”

RICO's Q — In a satirical article, Luis Paulino Vargas Solís reported on social media an...
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Former presidents speak out against President Fernández

Q COSTARICA — Former president Carlos Alvarado (2018-2022) has decided to take a position clearly contrary to...
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2026 World Cup is being played in...

Q REPORTS — Although the legendary Argentine player Diego Maradona once insisted, when speaking of his...
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A guide to understanding the 2026 presidential elections in...

Q24N — More than 41 million Colombians are eligible to...
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Intervention in Cuba: Undesirable, Preferable, or Indispensable?

Q24N (Infobae) The debate surrounding potential US intervention—invasion—in a process...
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Raúl Castro, the last great symbol of the Cuban...

Q24N — With the indictment of Raúl Castro, the United...
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The drug plane in Chinandega that uncovered a Nicaraguan...

Q COSTARICA — With the arrest of 47-year-old Francisco Javier...

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US ends the grace period for foreign...

Q24N (EFE) The U.S. ended last Friday, June 5, 2026, the grace period granted to foreign...
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Sandinista dictatorship could leave SICA following the election of...

Q COSTARICA — The election of Costa Rican diplomat Lina...
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The Ortega dictatorship released “proof of life” for two...

Q24N — Last week, the regime of Daniel Ortega and...
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Nicaragua Indigenous leader imprisoned by the Ortega government dies

Q COSTARICA — Brooklyn Rivera, a historic leader of the...

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Delta adds new route between New York and Guanacaste Airport

Q COSTARICA — Air connectivity between New York and Guanacaste takes another step forward with the...
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Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Airport consolidates its position as a “pet friendly” destination

Q COSTARICA — The Guanacaste Airport in Liberia (LIR), a...
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Costa Rica graces the cover of National Geographic Traveller (UK)

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica is once again capturing international...
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Expansion of San Jose Airport sidelines the planned Orotina airport

Q COSTARICA — The expansion of Juan Santamaría (San José)...
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Jet Blue will suspend its direct route to a US destination...

Q COSTARICA — Travel between Orlando, Florida and Costa Rica...
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Lufthansa will increase flights between Germany and Costa Rica

Q COSTARICA — The German airline, Lufthansa, has confirmed an increase in flight frequencies...

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Barrio Escalante transforms into a corner of Canada with a food festival, eh!

Q COSTARICA — Barrio Escalante is celebrating Canadian gastronomy and culture with the Canadian Food Festival,...
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The film “Chicas Malas” to be filmed in Costa Rica

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rican filmmaker Frayser Navarrette is...

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