WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves at the White House on Tuesday, following an agreement between the two nations on possible legal pathways for migrants. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement Wednesday the two leaders will discuss how the […]
Monthly Archives: October 2023
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Q24N (VOA) MEXICO CITY — At least 27 people died due to Hurricane Otis and four others were still missing, Mexico’s government said on Thursday after one of the most powerful storms to hit the country smashed into the Pacific beach resort of Acapulco early the day before. People stand […]
Like all cultures, Costa Rica’s has its share of legends. These tales are meant to be scary to keep people in line. Who’s going to venture out for a little mischief knowing that the headless man, the beauty who turns into a beast, the devil dog, witches or creatures who […]
In a thrilling revelation for mountain biking aficionados, La Ruta unveils its refreshed essence and dynamic transformation in its 29th edition, promising a symphony of surprises, captivating changes, and historic moments that will mark the annual race’s chronicles. This monumental event, a pulse-racing adventure since 1993, has woven a fresh […]
After months of controversy over how to amend the situation, Costa Rica was finally left off the list of non-cooperative countries in tax matters of the European Union.Minutes before 6:00 a.m. local time, the European Council published the official update to the list. Regarding the country, they highlighted that the […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden hosted his Costa Rican counterpart, Rodrigo Chaves, at the White House on Tuesday, discussing ways to strengthen an agreement between the two countries on possible legal pathways for the increasing numbers of Central American migrants arriving to the U.S. southern border. The two talked […]
Q24N (VOA) Voz de America (VOA) took to the streets to find out how the flow of money transfers is maintained among the immigrant community and spoke with experts to explain their impact in Latin America, amid the expected slowdown in economic activity in countries of origin of remittances. Susy […]
Of the many frustrating, funny, difficult, and wonderful situations one encounters in the daily life of being an expat in Costa Rica, two items that are frequently at the top of list are difficulty managing your adopted second language and properly maneuvering through the inefficiencies of attempting to successfully complete […]
In a landscape where the realms of technological aspirations intertwine with the vines of geopolitical intricacies, Costa Rica embarks on a profound journey towards cultivating the fields of 5G telecommunications technology. With eyes set on the horizon of innovative triumphs in sophisticated industries, healthcare metamorphosis, and the flourishing of smart […]
From October 25 to 27, the Universidad Latina in San Pedro will be the setting for the International Conference on Sustainable Tourism, Planet, People, Peace (P3), an event that will bring together more than 30 leading experts from Costa Rica, Germany, Chile, Venezuela, Colombia, United States, South Africa, Mexico, Peru […]