QCOSTARICA — The wave of unparalleled violence in Costa Rica, with the majority murders being for hire or ‘Sicariato’ in Spanish, has prompted lawmakers to take action. One legislator, David Segura, of the Nueva Republica, presented a bill to harden prison sentences against the Sicariato. Specifically, Segura proposes to create […]
Monthly Archives: November 2023
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With the objective of increasing their competitiveness in the face of export diversification, investment attraction and economic development in the Central Pacific region, eight Local Governments of Puntarenas signed two agreements with the Foreign Trade Promoter of Costa Rica (PROCOMER). This is the creation of the Film Friendly Zone, to […]
El Mangroove, Autograph Collection, located in the Blue Zone of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula on the Gulf of Papagayo, recently made history by hosting the inaugural Sustainable Gastronomic Congress Costa Rica 2023. This landmark event, held on November 3rd and 4th, was organized by Enjoy Hotels and featured a lineup […]
Costa Rica, a tropical paradise nestled in Central America, is not only renowned for its picturesque landscapes and biodiversity. It is also celebrated for its vibrant and distinct cultural identity, which finds expression through its rich language and unique Spanish slang. In Costa Rica, Spanish slang has undergone a fascinating […]
QCOSTARICA — The dozens of business that have operated, for several years, in one of the most tourist places in Pacific in Costa Rica, are gone. Street vendors evicted from Puerto Caldera On Wednesday, an operation by authorities led to vendors of churchills, pinchos (skewers), vigoróns, hamburgers, fruits and ice […]
The recent surge in Cuban and Haitian migration to the United States via Nicaragua has led to an increase in subleased flights, featuring special routes and exorbitant prices. This situation has drawn the attention of Washington, resulting in sanctions amidst a spike in migrant flow. Irma Pérez, a 28-year-old Cuban, […]
The airline Avianca announced that it will resume the route between Costa Rica and Venezuela starting December 16 with a total of three weekly trips.This is an offer of more than a thousand seats for people interested in traveling between the Juan Santamaría airport and the Simón Bolívar air terminal […]
The following story began fifty years ago in April, 1974, when a young couple left their first military assignment, the Panama Canal Zone, for the adventure of a lifetime, driving the Intercontinental Highway from Panama to northern Illinois. But perhaps one of the participants, John Buford, can tell it as […]
Costa Rica, the Central American gem known for its stunning landscapes, lush rainforests, and diverse ecosystems, is also home to a network of significant rivers. These majestic rivers wind their way through the country, shaping its geography and playing an essential role in its natural and cultural heritage. Here, we […]
Nicaragua’s Vice President Rosario Murillo accused the opposition on Wednesday of seeking to manipulate and take advantage of the victory of Nicaraguan Sheynnis Palacios in the Miss Universe pageant for political purposes. “We see the gross exploitation, and the crude and evil terrorist communication, which aims to turn a beautiful […]