The Perilous Problem: In the verdant landscapes of Costa Rica, a looming danger hides in plain sight – landslides. Far from being an occasional inconvenience, they’ve turned into a persistent threat, especially on the critical highways like National Route 1 and Route 32. It’s a story of nature’s unpredictability and […]
Daily Archives: December 8, 2023
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The Animal Kingdom at Home: Picture waking up to the sounds of hedgehogs rustling and dogs barking, rather than the usual humdrum of city life. For Katherinne González, a Costa Rican influencer and comedian, this is just an average morning in her personal animal utopia. In a scene straight out […]
Costa Rica’s prisons exceed capacity by over 10%, reports the Ministry of Justice and Peace. During the pandemic, overcrowding declined but has since rebounded. In 2020, occupancy surpassed capacity by 21.4%, but a year later, overcrowding dropped to 8.9%. By 2022, it further declined to 6.4% before rising sharply to […]
Sloths, the beloved residents of Costa Rica’s lush rainforests, have perfected the art of survival in their unique habitat. These slow-moving creatures have developed a plethora of adaptations that allow them to thrive in the dense tropical forests, making them one of the most intriguing animals found in Costa Rica. […]
Costa Rican authorities made headlines with the arrest of Ali Abdinuur Ahmed, a Somali national linked to the radical Islamist organization Al Shabab. This somewhat startling capture occurred in the serene southern region of Costa Rica, a far cry from the tumultuous Horn of Africa where Al Shabab is predominantly […]
Costa Rican businesses find themselves in a precarious situation, facing extortion from notorious drug gangs like Los Lara and Diablo. According to a Costa Rican media outlet, these gangs have been siphoning millions from local businesses and vendors to fund their operations. The Notorious Gangs: Los Lara and Diablo Los […]
Costa Rica’s Junta de Administración Portuaria y de Desarrollo Económico de la Vertiente Atlántica (Japdeva) has finally scored a tariff increase after a whopping 11-year wait. However, the celebration might be muted, as the regulatory body Aresep granted less than half of what Japdeva had hoped for. It’s a bit […]
According to the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), November 2023 ended as the hottest November since 1940. Luis Alvarado, a climatology expert, indicated that there was an increase of more than 1.0 °C above normal. In terms of the national average temperature, the situation, in general, has remained the same since […]
Over half a million migrants have crossed the inhospitable Darien jungle, located on the border between Colombia and Panama, on their way to the United States this year. This record number doubles the total for all of 2022, a Panamanian minister reported this Wednesday. “Yes,” answered Juan Manuel Pino, the […]
Nestled in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula the Crocodile Bay and Botánika Resort, witnessed an exceptional month of fishing adventures in November. As the holiday season takes hold, the thriving angling community at Crocodile Bay has had a month that exceeded expectations. Traditionally dominated by dorado in October, November surprised anglers […]