According to local media reports by CRHoy, British royals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle secretly visited Costa Rica last week, continuing the country’s reputation as a top destination for celebrity getaways. According to immigration authorities, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex entered Costa Rica on December 14th and departed earlier […]
Daily Archives: December 20, 2023
The elected president of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, said that he is convinced he will take power on January 14 and will govern without fear, having “blocked” the “coup d’état” that he claims was orchestrated by the “corrupt” Guatemalan political elite. The Public Prosecutor’s Office, led by the Attorney General Consuelo […]
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, the Colorado Supreme Court, comprising justices appointed by the Democratic party, recently made a controversial decision affecting former President Trump’s place on the state’s ballot. The ruling, deemed a direct assault on the democratic process by some, echoes the […]
In a disturbing development that has rocked the community, a well-known Philadelphia LGBTQ activist, Kendall Stephens, has been charged with heinous crimes against minors. Stephens, a 37-year-old Black trans woman, finds herself embroiled in a scandal involving allegations of sexual assault on two young boys, aged 14 and 9. From […]
My name is Mateo. Most people remember my name once we have met, but for some inexplicable reason, there are a number of Costa Ricans who upon seeing me a second time, call me ‘Tomás’. It is not as if this has happened one or two times—indeed, it occurs with […]
Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Organism (OIJ) launched a massive operation early Monday morning. Their target? The notorious criminal syndicate led by Alejandro Arias Monge, infamously known as Diablo, one of the most elusive drug lords in the country. The Dawn Raid: A Strategic Strike Against Organized Crime The operation was […]
Get ready, Costa Rica! Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s sweetheart in the realm of coffee and doughnuts, is set to sprinkle its sugary magic across the country by 2024. In a move that’s sweeter than a box of Boston Creams, Dunkin’ is partnering with AR Holdings to bring its delicious coffee and […]
In a shocking incident at Tony Facio Hospital in Limón, three armed men infiltrated the medical center to carry out an attack on a targeted individual. The assailants, identified as Perez (21), Velasquez (22), and Cerdas (25), entered the hospital premises using a wooden ladder they brought with them. The […]
Q24N — Two regions stood out in this year’s Worldwide Cost of Living survey by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Europe had some of the most expensive cities in the world: Zurich came joint first with Singapore, and western European cities occupied ten of the top 20 spots. Downtown San Jose, […]
QCOSTARICA — Seven out of ten (70%) graduating public high school students face the labor market with only A1 (beginner) and A2 (basic proficiency) levels of English language, according to a study carried out by the University of Costa Rica (UCR) with the support of Artificial Intelligence. According to the […]