March 18, 2018, started like any other day in San José, Costa Rica, with me savoring a cup of tea, oblivious to the life-changing news that was about to arrive in my inbox. The subject line “scholarship selection result” had my heart racing. And there it was, the golden ticket: […]
Daily Archives: December 13, 2023
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Costa Rica is in the top ten of the most trusted governments, according to a survey of 15-year-olds in one of the member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). As it turns out, Costa Rica reached 60% confidence in 2023, which is undoubtedly a remarkable increase […]
In a world where GPS reigns supreme, Costa Rica stands out with its charmingly unique approach to giving directions, a method so intriguing that The New Yorker dedicated a documentary to it. This delightful film unravels the often-humorous and always fascinating world of Costa Rican navigation, where “del antiguo higuerón” […]
Former Honduran President Porfirio Lobo appears in court this Wednesday, accused of corruption during his administration, in a case that also involves former leader Juan Orlando Hernández, who is imprisoned for drug trafficking in the United States. Melvin Duarte, spokesperson for the Supreme Court of Justice, said that former President […]
Costa Rica, a verdant gem nestled between two vast oceans, is not only a haven for nature lovers but also a paradise for fish aficionados. With the Caribbean Sea lapping at its eastern shores and the vast Pacific Ocean to the west, this Central American country boasts an impressive array […]
Deutsche Welle reported that a transnational migrant smuggling operation left 257 arrested in the Americas and five of them were captured in Costa Rica. According to the media outlet, the apprehensions were carried out during a series of actions executed in the national territory by the Judicial Investigation Organism (OIJ), […]
An initiative that is advancing in the Legislative Assembly aims to declare adobe and bahareque houses as a national symbol and; furthermore, it urges the Ministry of Public Education to include this type of structures in the corresponding study programs. The initiative indicates that the Ministry of Culture and Youth […]
In a move that could jolt household budgets, Costa Rica’s electricity costs are gearing up for a significant hike, with potential increases ranging from 5.14% to a staggering 17.13% starting January 1, 2024. This surge in prices, as proposed by the Regulatory Authority of Public Services (ARESEP), might just be […]
Just one month before the presidential inauguration in Guatemala, the public prosecutor’s office is unrelenting in its onslaught against president-elect Bernardo Arévalo, who is denouncing an ongoing coup d’état to prevent him from assuming power. Why this offensive and how far can it go? Since Arévalo made it to the […]
The spiritual side of NFL players is a deeply personal aspect of their lives. Just like anyone else, they may turn to spirituality to find purpose, comfort, and fulfillment. They explore alternative expressions such as meditation, mindfulness practices that allow players to find inner peace, develop mental resilience, and maintain […]