As the holiday season approaches, Costa Rica’s fashion scene is set to shimmer with the festive edition of The Trunk Show. This exclusive fashion platform, known for showcasing an exquisite blend of local and international design talents, is gearing up for its holiday spectacle from December 15 to 17 at […]
Monthly Archives: December 2023
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QCOSTARICA — Costa Rican police on Tuesday arrested Panamanian businessman and former presidential hopeful David Ochy on charges of fraud and money laundering, the Organismo de Investigacion Judicial (OIJ) reported, following an Interpol request. David Ochy arriving at the Fiscalia following a raid on his home and business in Costa […]
The climate emergency is real and human activities are the main cause. We have caused this emergency and we must take responsibility for it.The creation of any policy, measure or project with the objective of reducing greenhouse gases and being resilient to climate change is part of the commitment of […]
Casino gambling on iGaming sites like mrbet or in a land-based venue mainly entails finding a competitive edge to maximise your win potential. It doesn’t matter how large or small the advantage may be; this could be the tipping point between a win and a loss. Don’t be fooled by […]
At the gates of the Managua cathedral, in parishes in San José, Madrid or Miami, with altars in houses or parking lots, Nicaraguans celebrated, in Nicaragua or in exile, their biggest Catholic holiday, “La Gritería”, amidst tension between the Church and Daniel Ortega’s government. “Who causes so much joy?”, asked […]
Last October 17 marked five years since the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada (medical cannabis has been authorized since 2001), becoming the second country, after Uruguay, to implement this measure. Five years after the green light, progress is being made that confirms the correctness of the decision. However, there […]
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 […]
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. […]