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Understanding Critical Illness Insurance: What It Covers and Why You May Need It

In the current era of advancing healthcare, planning for unforeseen medical emergencies is not just prudent but essential. Critical illness insurance plays a crucial role in this planning. Let’s get to deeper into its significance, what it covers, and...

Costa Rica ranks 3rd in Central America and 22nd globally with the most prisoners

QCOSTARICA -- As Rodrigo Chaves's government plans to build a new prison for US$35 million, human rights advocates and criminology specialists point out that Costa Rica is one of the countries in the world with the highest number of...

AI a la Tica: Costa Rica’s hidden advantage in the new wave of nearshoring

QCOSTARICA -- For years, Costa Rica has been a prime destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), thanks to its democratic stability, proximity to the United States, and qualified bilingual talent. In 2024 alone, the country closed 73 new FDI projects,...

San José among the top 20 smartest cities in Latin America

QCOSTARICA -- San José, the capital city of Costa Rica, is one of the 20 smartest cities in Latin America according to the Cities in Motion 2025 Index published last month, a research platform launched jointly by the Center...

Álvaro Ramos elected PLN presidential candidate

QCOSTARICA -- Alvaro Ramos is the face of the Partido Liberación Nacional (PLN) for the 2026 presidential elections on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Ramos emerged on Sunday as the PLN  presidential candidate with an overwhelming majority of 81.42% of the...

Majority of legislators against fast tracking bill taxing SINPE transactions

QCOSTARICA -- Forty-one legislators rejected this Monday the fast-track motion for a bill seeking to prohibit the application of the 13% Value Added Tax (VAT) to the Sinpe Móvil (Mobile Sinpe) by the Ministry of Finance. This comes after the...

Pentagon denies an increase in troops in Panama but does consider coordinated maneuvers

Q24N -- The Pentagon denied last Friday that there will be any changes to the United States military presence in Panama, but did emphasize that it is working with Panamanian authorities on various joint military exercises, something already contemplated...

Chaves government said they’re teaming up with the US to send migrants back home

QCOSTARICA -- The Costa Rican government announced Monday night that it will collaborate with the United States in the repatriation of immigrants of other nationalities, who will be transferred to Costa Rica and then continue to their countries of...

Applying Tech Ideas to Boost Other Industries

One of the most interesting elements of new tech is that we can never entirely predict how it will get used. Even the Internet itself started out as simply an academic file-sharing platform, evolving in leaps and bounds over...

Ministry of Education warns of threats of shootings every 4 days

QCOSTARICA -- In 2024, the Ministry of Public Education (MEP) reported threats of shootings in front of or near an educational center every four days. This means that the corresponding protocol was activated on 43 occasions, which represents an increase...

Replacement “cedula” will cost ¢6,000 starting Feb 3

QCOSTARICA -- Starting next week, on February 3, 2025, the Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (TSE) will start charging US$11.92 (¢6,070 at the current exchange rate) for more Costa Ricas who request more than one "cedula" in the same calendar...

AyA takes up to 2 years to issue permits

QCOSTARICA -- The Federated College of Engineers and Architects - Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Arquitectos (CFIA) - reported that the delay of the Costarricense de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AyA) - water and sewer utility -  in granting permits...

Panama begins drawing up plan for the train to Costa Rica border

QCOSTARICA -- Panamanian President, José Raúl Mulino, met this Monday with other authorities and executives of an American company to begin to develop the "master plan" for a train that will connect Panama's capital with the border with Costa...

Migrants in Mexico anxious to enter US legally before Trump ends humanitarian programs

Q24N (Reuters) - Hundreds of migrants waited in long lines outside an immigration office in southern Mexico on Monday, hoping to secure safe passage north and enter the U.S. legally before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. Trump plans...

Cuba’s Santeria priests foretell crime and disease in new year

Q24N (Reuters) - In their New Year predictions, high priests from Cuba's Afro-Cuban Santeria religion told followers on Thursday to watch their health and spending, care for their families, guard against crime and drink less alcohol amid a punishing...

What’s the weather going to be like in the coming days?

QCOSTARICA -- Supposedly we are in the "dry season", but the rains just won't let go. So, if you have vacation plans, take note that the national weather service, the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), reported the transition in Costa...

5 Things to Shore Up Before Cruising to Costa Rica

Embarking on a cruise to Costa Rica promises an extraordinary adventure filled with tropical landscapes, vibrant culture, and unforgettable experiences. However, successful travel requires careful preparation, especially when navigating the unique aspects of a Costa Rican cruise vacation. While the...

Your guide to enjoying online television in Costa Rica

QCOSTARICA -- Internet TV is one of the best options for those looking for flexibility and variety in entertainment. In Costa Rica, more and more people are choosing this alternative to enjoy online television, adapting to their schedules and...

Sala IV declares unconstitutional the legalization of marijuana

QCOSTARICA -- The Constitutional Court - commonly known as Sala IV, ruled on Wednesday that the bill seeking possible legalization of marijuana in Costa Rica conflicts with international treaties that the country has signed. This was stated by the Constitutional...

Donations allowed the repairs of Guanacaste Airport runway

QCOSTARICA -- The repairs to the runway at the Guanacaste Airpoty (LIR) in Liberia were achieved in record time thanks to donations from two private companies. Due to the heavy rains affecting the province of Guanacaste in recent days, airport...

Why Is Now The Time to Visit Latin America?

Latin America is a vast and varied region full of opportunities for travellers from around the world, and there’s never been a better time to discover its wonders. For those unfamiliar with the region, Latin America includes both Central and...

Sheynnis Palacios: The Miss Universe who has yet to return to her native Nicaragua

Q24N (Confidencial) Miss Universe, the Nicaraguan Sheynnis Palacios, will turn over her crown to the new Miss Universe on November 16, 2024. During her reign she visited at least 31 countries, becoming the most traveled international beauty queen ever. However,...

World ID, the iris-based identity recognition, arrives in Costa Rica

QCOSTARICA -- Can you imagine buying concert tickets or purchasing products on a website with just a scan of your iris? This reality is now possible for Costa Ricans through World ID, an identity verification service that will be...

Visa and ICT sign agreement to boost tourism sector in Costa Rica

QCOSTARICA -- Visa and the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT) signed a collaboration agreement that seeks to boost the tourism sector in Costa Rica, through data-based intelligence, perspectives, trends and detailed and accurate information, which Visa will share with...

The case of Figueres is something strange and unique in America

QCOSTARICA -- When the evening papers told me about the magnificent gesture of José María Figueres Ferrer, swinging a demolition sledgehammer to knock down the walls of the Bella Vista Barracks and declaring the National Army dissolved, I did...

In Costa Rica, Radio Shack is thriving and expanding

QCOSTARICA -- After a prolonged period of decline, RadioShack, the American electronics retailer, established in 1921 as an amateur radio mail-order business, declared bankruptcy under Chapter 11 in 2015. Not long after, Unicomer of El Salvador paid US$5 million for...

Semaglutide: How injections help fight obesity in Costa Rica

According to a growing concern, obesity is a quite prevalent issue in Costa Rica. The Costa Rican Health Statistics recently revealed that nearly 60% of Costa Rican adults are overweight and more than 25% obese. As obesity has increased,...

Nokia and RACSA deploy the first 5G SA network in Costa Rica

QCOSTARICA(Espoo, Finland) – Nokia and Radiográfica Costarricense SA (RACSA, an ICE Group company) announced that they have deployed the first 5G SA (stand-alone) network in Costa Rica. The project brings high-speed, low-latency 5G connectivity to key urban centers including San...

Venezuelan prosecutors issue arrest warrants against Argentine officials

Q24N (VozdeAmerica) In a tit-for-tat action, Venezuelan justice has issued arrest warrants against Argentine officials investigating President Nicolás Maduro and for allegedly being involved in the “theft” of a plane owned by the Venezuelan state. Venezuelan prosecutors issued new arrest...

Costa Rica looks to build artificial lakes to ensure water supply

QCOSTARICA -- The Instituto Costarricense de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AyA) = the Costa Rican state water utility - plans to build artificial lakes to ease drought and ensure water supply. AyA’s deputy manager for the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM), Alejandro...

Panama announces plan to calm the “storm” in social security

Q24N (EFE) Panamanian president, José Raúl Mulino, announced last week actions that he will promote to face the “storm” of problems that the state-owned Social Security Fund (CSS) is going through, all to recover the entity, but, he assured,...

Smarsh continues global expansion with office in Costa Rica

QCOSTARICA -- Smarsh, the U.S.-based global leader in digital communications data and intelligence, inaugurated its new office in Costa Rica on Wednesday, its sixth Center of Excellence. Located in Ultrapark I in Heredia, the company intends to strengthen the support...
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