Q24N (Associated Press) Lawyer Isabel Lazo’s jobs are being systematically canceled by Nicaragua’s increasingly repressive government. Image for illustrative purposes Lazo worked at a university before the government of President Daniel Ortega closed it. She now is employed at a nongovernmental organization that she fears will soon be shuttered too. […]
Monthly Archives: December 2023
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QCOSTARICA — On average, six out of every ten homicides committed in Costa Rica are in one of the 12 most dangerous cantons in the country. The violence associated with drug trafficking and murders is linked to a small group of communities that recorded more than 20 homicides each between […]
Q24N (VOA) Venezuela has turned up the volume on its insistence that it has a rightful claim to Essequibo, a region encompassing the majority of the territory of Guyana, its neighbor to the east. However, the government of President Nicolás Maduro has little to no support from its regional neighbors […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies are rapidly changing various industries, and the contact center sector is no exception. As these technologies evolve, they are expanding the possibilities for improving customer service and driving operational efficiency in contact centers. But how can a contact center leverage these technologies […]
The Osa Chamber of Tourism (CATUOSA) has advocated for the increased recruitment of Tourist Police officers and their heightened presence in the area following the recent killing of a German tourist last Thursday at Dominical beach. Despite the timing of this request preceding the incident, Luis Centeno, the president of […]
In a twist that could make a crime novelist blanch, Costa Rica is grappling with a surge in homicides that’s putting an unprecedented strain on its Judicial Morgue. It’s like the morgue is hosting a macabre party, and everyone’s unexpectedly shown up. With the number of murders skyrocketing to 930 […]
In a move that’s more refreshing than a cold Popsicle on a hot day, Costa Rica’s Ministry of Public Education (MEP) is shaking up the school uniform game. Starting in the 2024 school year, which kicks off on February 8, students can say goodbye to the one-style-fits-all approach. And for […]
In recent days, it became known through statements made by environmental activist and biologist, Fabián Pacheco, that Chlorothalonil was detected in the water of San Pablo in the northern zone of Cartago and that the construction of the new National Water Laboratory was also declared of national interest. Among other […]
In what seems like a scene straight out of a high-octane action movie, Costa Rica’s Coast Guard, in a thrilling collaboration with US authorities, pulled off a maritime coup. The star of this oceanic drama? A boat named “Lexus,” loaded not with luxury but with a whopping 1.7 tons of […]
In a jolt as invigorating as your morning espresso, Costa Rica’s coffee exports have leaped more than a caffeinated kangaroo. The Central American coffee darling, known for its high-quality arabica beans, is stirring up the coffee market with a significant increase in exports. According to the latest buzz from the […]