Honduran authorities seized dozens of assets, including properties and vehicles used for drug trafficking, from a criminal organization linked to Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel on Monday, the Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP, public prosecutor’s office) reported. “The MP seizes 73 assets from a criminal organization with ties to the Sinaloa cartel,” while […]
Daily Archives: November 20, 2023
In an effort to enhance travel accessibility between Costa Rica and the picturesque Caribbean destination of Bocas del Toro in Panama, Sansa, a prominent Costa Rican airline, has unveiled a new 50-minute flight service. The inaugural flights commenced this week, providing tourists and travelers with a swift and efficient means […]
Hollywood’s Elite Find Their Escape in Costa Rica’s Natural Beauty Costa Rica, a breathtaking blend of beaches, mountains, and tropical weather, has become a preferred destination for many Hollywood celebrities. The Central American paradise has hosted stars like Reese Witherspoon, Molly Sims, Zac Efron, Megan Fox, and more, each drawn […]
Catholic Church in Costa Rica Stands Firm Against Bill Challenging the Confessional Seal In a significant move, Catholic leaders in Costa Rica, including Daniel Blanco, the auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of San José, have voiced their opposition to a proposed bill that threatens the sanctity of the confessional seal. […]
Landmark Ruling Suspends Trawling Initiatives in Costa Rican Waters Costa Rica’s Administrative and Civil Court has taken a bold step to safeguard marine life by ordering an immediate suspension of new trawling studies in the nation’s waters. This decision comes after the MarViva Foundation raised alarms about the potential dangers […]
I have now lived half of my life in Costa Rica, and as I have no plans to leave, my reality is that I will die here. With the recent Dia de los Muertos fresh on my mind, I have been thinking about what I want done with my body […]
The 29th edition of La Ruta promises great emotions in all its categories, the women’s category, for example, is one of those that shows a significant participation of both national and international athletes. This prestigious MTB competition will take place between November 30 and December 2. It should be noted […]
The Hidden Cost of Pineapples: Environmental and Health Concerns in Costa Rica’s Pesticide-Driven Industry Costa Rica, known for its stunning natural beauty and commitment to sustainability, faces a stark contradiction in its pineapple industry, plagued by heavy pesticide use. This industry, pivotal to the country’s economy, stands accused of causing […]
RICO’s Q (OPINION) — The robbery at the Banco Nacional de Costa Rica (BNCR), the greatest in the history of the country, is turning out to be a manual for future heists and should be titled ‘How to Rob a Bank (in Costa Rica) and get Away It”. Let me […]
Costa Rica is ranked third among the best countries in Latin America for remote work, according to NordLayer, a cybersecurity company.With an overall score of 0.6, our country is placed among the favorites in the region and in 53rd place in the world.The 2023 Global Remote Work Index measures four […]