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Costa Rica establishes tech hub status

QCOSTARICA -- “Who wants to carry bunches of bananas rather than go to work in a microprocessor factory producing the world’s most in-demand technology?” That was Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves’ question to young Ticos (Costa Ricans), last March, while...

Measures Used by Operators to Protect Online Casino Accounts

More Australians are enjoying their casino entertainment on digital platforms, which has led to a surge in the digital gambling industry. Along with this expansion comes the necessity to protect personal information and member accounts. Operators utilize a variety of...

Desyfin ‘intervened’, 4,200 clients have their accounts frozen

QCOSTARICA -- The Consejo Nacional de Supervisión del Sistema Financiero (Conassif) - National Council for the Supervision of the Financial System - in a surprising manner, ordered on Tuesday night the intervention of Financiera Desyfin S.A. on the recommendation...

‘Ley Jaguar’ would set back half a century of public spending control and the fight against corruption

QCOSTARICA -- During his election campaign leading to the 2022 presidential elections, Rodrigo Chaves promised to follow a course of fighting corruption. Contradictorily, the president's proposals in his "Ley Jaguar' (Jaguar Law) represent going in the opposite direction and going...

Costa Rica coconuts to boost Guyana coconut production

QCOSTARICA -- Guyana’s government is seeking to rejuvenate the country’s coconut industry through the importation of high-yielding coconut varieties. The initiative, aimed at boosting production and improving the quality of local coconuts, is part of a broader strategy to revitalize...

Chaves wants to talk to Bukele about security, integration and trade

QCOSTARICA -- Though no date has been confirmed, the president of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, said on Thursday that in a future visit by his colleague from El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, he would be interested in talking about topics...

Have You Ever Tried The ‘Dart at the Atlas’ Method?

In a time when planning trips usually means lots of research, early bookings, and detailed schedules, the 'Dart at the Atlas' method is a fun and different way to choose travel spots. This way of picking where to go next...

José Raúl Mulino is sworn in as President of Panama

Q24N -- On Monday, July 1, José Raúl Mulino, 65, assumed the Presidency of Panama for the period 2024-2029 in an event in the Panamanian capital before heads of State and Government, and after winning the elections of last...

Dunkin’ to open Costa Rica this month

QCOSTARICA -- Dunkin' Donuts changed its name in 208 to Dunkin', but promised customers the actual donuts weren't going anywhere. And this month, July, the company will open its first location in Santo Domingo de Heredia, with plans to...

Argentina: Less inflation, more poverty under Milei

Q24N (DW) Argentina's right-wing populist, economically liberal President Javier Milei has now been in office for around six months. In a country long mired in economic turmoil, his radical economic plans appealed to voters during the election campaign. The self-described...

Chamber Court kicks ‘referendum’ ball back to legislators

QCOSTARICA -- The plan by legislators to throw the referendum ball into the hands of the Constitutional Court or Sala IV as it is commonly known, failed. On Friday, the Sala IV declared "inadmissible" the consultation of 22 legislators led...

Popeyes returns to Costa Rica

QCOSTARICA -- Popeyes, the iconic brand of fried chicken and a unique New Orleans-style menu, announces its return to Costa Rica in the second half of this year. Founded in 1972, Popeyes® has more than 50 years of history and...

Opening of electricity and Recope, Ciudad Gobierno, Marina de Limón and gas and gold exploitation could go to a referendum

QCOSTARICA -- Through a popular vote, similar to a presidential election, Costa Ricans could define the opening of the electricity market and the end of the Recope monopoly, as well as the future of Ciudad Gobierno, the Limón Marina...

How To Shop For THC-A Diamonds If You Are Under A Budget?

Cannabis lovers are continually searching for new and better ways to use their favorite herb, hence the emergence of thca diamonds as an option to fancy this. These formations assume a crystalline form, which makes them extremely pure and...

Financial entities announce plan to combat “loan sharking” in Costa Rica

QCOSTARICA -- Eight financial entities in Costa Rica announced Tuesday a plan to combat loansharking or extortionate (in Spanish "gota a gota") lending. The plan also includes an education campaign to alert and raise awareness about the risks associated with...

Latin American voters ditch socialism for free enterprise

Q24N (DW) Following the recent election victories of pro-business candidates in Argentina and Ecuador, voters in Panama also chose a staunch free-market advocate as their next president in a poll held earlier this month. Jose Raul Mulino, a 64-year-old...

NO electricity rationing for today and into the weekend

QCOSTARICA -- We won't be having any electricity rationing today, Friday, May 17, as well as on the weekend of Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. It is anticipated that the Instituto Costarricense de Electridicad (ICE) - state power...

Impact of electricity rationing announcements on labor, finances, and sustainability

QCOSTARICA -- While the electricity rationing for this week has been canceled, at least until Thursday, the announcement by the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) that it would carry out programmed blackouts across the country, it impacted labor, finances...

Costa Rica will not receive African migrants

QCOSTARICA -- Costa Rica's President, Rodrigo Chaves, stated on his social media account that Costa Rica will not be receiving African migrants. Chaves also refuted claims made by British media about negotiations between Ministries of Foreign Affairs regarding deportations. “Regarding news...

How long will gasoline cars dominate over electric cars in Costa Rica?

QCOSTARICA -- The transition to electric mobility is underway in Costa Rica, a country that has seen notable growth in the adoption of electric vehicles in recent years. Multiple voices from the automotive industry agree that the future of transportation...

Delivery Generation: 71% of Millennials order food once a week

QCOSTARICA -- The global growth of the food delivery market continues to rise, driven by the rise of the gig economy and the advancement of technology that makes delivery faster, more efficient and safer for both customers and drivers. At...

Arajet to the US? Not yet

Q TRAVEL -- While the ultra-low-cost airline and the flag carrier of the Dominican Republic, Arajet, already serves Costa Rica, Toronto, and Montreal in Canada, the US is a missing part of its network. Atajet operations began on September 15,...

Route buses and passengers will NOT pay for the ferry while the La Amistad bridge is closed

QCOSTARICA -- To mitigate the impact that users will suffer due to the closure of the La Amistad bridge, over the Tempisque River, starting April 1, among the agreements made by the government is to allow route buses and...

Puente la Amistad closed for 3 months starting April 1

QCOSTARICA -- As everyone already knows, or should know by now, the Puente la Amistad, or Tempisque bridge over the Rio Tempisque, will be closed for 3 months starting April 1. The bridge will be undergoing repair and maintenance work...

Unlocking the Benefits: Exploring Online Travel Insurance and Specialized Senior Coverage

Are you planning your next adventure? Whether you're exploring the world or simply taking a weekend getaway, travel insurance is an essential aspect of protecting yourself and your investment. In today's digital age, online travel insurance offers unparalleled convenience...

41-year-old and her family left the U.S. for Costa Rica and live on less than $30,000 a year: ‘We’re a lot happier’ and never...

PURA VIDA (CNBC.com) Kema Ward-Hopper never imagined she’d raise her children in the middle of a jungle. But in 2018, after Hurricane Harvey destroyed her Houston home, a trip to Costa Rica with her husband Nicholas Hopper and then 9-year-old...

An In-depth Look at Benefits of Homework Assistance Programs

Homework assistance programs have become increasingly prevalent in educational institutions across the globe. They play a critical role in reinforcing classroom learning, enhancing understanding, and fostering academic growth. However, implementing these programs comes with certain costs and benefits that...

Financial Planning for Small Business: The Key to Long-Term Success

Financial planning is a vital aspect of strolling in a small employer. It enables commercial company owners to make knowledgeable decisions, manage belongings correctly, and ensure prolonged-time period fulfillment. In this blog, we can find out the important thing...

Illegally Adopted During Chile’s Dictatorship, They’re Now Reuniting With Biological Families

Q24N (VOA) SANTIAGO, Chile — Romina Cortés couldn't pronounce her sister's last name. She didn't know what she smells like, what her favorite food is, or what she likes to do in her free time. Cortés, 43, waited impatiently Sunday...

This is how women’s soccer in Costa Rica would go pro: From the sport itself to becoming a million-dollar industry

QCOSTARICA -- From hosting a U-17 Women's World Cup in 2014 and a U-20 Women's World Cup in 2022 to losing national soccer champions, Costa Rica is experiencing moments of uncertainty in women's soccer (fútbol femenino in Spanish). When the...

Costa Rica: “Is it slowly becoming a narco-state?”, asks Euronews

QCOSTARICA -- The European news network Euronews published a report lasting just over two minutes in which it briefly summarizes the European Union's intention to collaborate with Costa Rica's fight against drug trafficking. One of the justifications for this European...

Our move to paradise quickly turned into hell!

Q24N -- Juliet Owen-Nuttall and her husband Daniel made the decision to sell their belongings and relocate to Costa Rica after being inspired by a television program that showcased a promising new life in the sunny country. However, their...
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