The Nicaraguan government dissolved the legal status of 25 more non-governmental organizations on Monday, confiscating the assets of 12 of them in its ongoing crackdown on civil society since the anti-government protests of 2018. According to the official Nicaraguan gazette La Gaceta, the country’s Ministry of Governance ordered the closure […]
Monthly Archives: November 2023
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Coconut milk: it’s delicious, it’s nutritious and it’s expensive. At upwards of $4 a can at the local supermercado, chances are this superfood doesn’t fit very well into your meal budget – tragic, considering how perfect it is for sweetening coffee, livening up soups and thickening smoothies. Luckily raw coconuts […]
Unleashing a Sonic Revolution: LP’s Anticipated Performance Tuesday night at The Anthem in Washington D.C. will witness a groundbreaking event as the renowned musician and LGBTQ+ activist LP takes the stage. Known for their hauntingly beautiful voice and a musical style that transcends genre boundaries, LP has become a symbol […]
Known worldwide for its rainforests, commitment to environmental protection, and progressive sustainability policies, Costa Rica is now aiming to cement itself as a global leader in another cutting-edge realm: blockchain technology. Blockchain Week in Costa Rica begins November 16 with a series of events designed to highlight Costa Rica as […]
Nestled just 5 miles west of downtown San José, Escazú, once a rural area dotted with small coffee farms, has evolved into a magnet for luxury development and high-end living. Known for its opulence and sought-after status, Escazú symbolizes the fusion of Costa Rican charm with modern sophistication. The Rise […]
The rain begins outside. Carlos Cordero knows what the next morning will do to him. He’ll feel stuffy. Coworkers will ask him if he’s upset. But he’s not feeling gloomy – Cordero just has allergies; awful, awful allergies that worsen during Costa Rica’s soggy rainy season, which typically lasts through […]
Costa Rican boxing sensation Yokasta Valle is not one to mince her words or shy away from a challenge. Her latest callout to Seniesa Estrada, the reigning WBC/WBA strawweight champion, is a testament to her fearless spirit and ambition to unify the division. Valle, the defending WBO/IBF strawweight titlist, is […]
In a chilling incident that shook the quiet streets of Jacó, Costa Rica, three individuals tragically lost their lives in a ruthless shooting, while two others were grievously injured. This horrifying event occurred in the bustling center of Jacó, Garabito Canton, when heavily armed assailants ambushed five people in a […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rican cocoa is positioned as one of the best in the world, entering the top 50 in the international competition “Cacao of Excellence 2023” held on October 31 in Rome, Italy. Chocolatera del Volcán, located in Upala, Alajuela, stood out in this edition by facing 222 samples […]
Q24N (VOA) Colombia will try to control its population of more than 100 hippopotamuses, descendants of animals illegally brought to the country by late drug kingpin Pablo Escobar in the 1980s, through surgical sterilization, the transfer of hippos to other countries and possibly euthanasia, the government said Thursday. Hippos float […]