The Canadian company First Quantum Minerals opened a “voluntary retirement” plan for workers at its copper mine in the Panamanian Caribbean, after the concession contract was declared “unconstitutional,” the company reported on Monday. The approval of the mining contract by Congress on October 20 sparked protests that semi-paralyzed Panama for […]
Monthly Archives: December 2023
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Q24N (HAVANA TIMES) Many professionals are leaving Cuba in search of a better life, and you can deduce that the brain drain is especially dangerous right now. A brain drain, or talent drain, is the loss of professionals and scientists with a university education who decide to emigrate to try […]
The Executive Branch is set to engage in a work group tasked with preparing essential bills for the country regarding security matters. President Chaves affirmed this decision last week following discussions with the heads of the Judicial Branch, Orlando Aguirre, the Legislative Assembly, Rodrigo Arias, and the president of the […]
QCOSTARICA — A new boost to foreign investment and employment, the elimination of uncertainty over the dollar exchange rate, thus favoring businesses and debtors, and the certainty that the State would not manipulate interest rates to keep down the inflation, would be some of the advantages for the Costa Rican […]
QCOSTARICA – Costa Rica celebrated on Friday, December 1, the 75th anniversary of the Día de la Abolición del Ejército (Abolition of the Army Day), a landmark that put the country in the world spotlight as a reference of peace and democracy amid significant social and security challenges. Photograph of […]
Newspaper Confidencial recently interviewed Costa Rica’s former President Laura Chinchilla. The former head of state discussed the country’s security issues and the actions taken by the Chaves Robles administration. “When we analyze, for example, the allocation of resources to public security, the recruitment of police personnel, the allocation of resources […]
You’re strolling through the vibrant streets of San Jose, Costa Rica, surrounded by the tropical beauty and the rhythmic sounds of life. You’re not just there for the coffee or the stunning vistas; you’re on a quest for love. Costa Rican women, renowned for their natural beauty and charm, have […]
In a significant operation conducted by the Costa Rican Coast Guard in collaboration with US authorities, a boat named “Lexus” was intercepted in the South Pacific region, 24 kilometers off Cape Matapalo. The vessel, spotted by a US Maritime Patrol Air Patrol (MPA) on Thursday afternoon, was carrying a substantial […]
In a twist that might make a sloth sprint, Costa Rica’s lush forests, while impressive, are falling short in the battle against climate change. The 2023 State of the Nation Report reveals a hard truth: Costa Rica’s forests, though expanding, can’t shoulder the burden of climate change alone. It’s like […]
Get ready to jingle all the way to Parque Diversiones in Costa Rica, where this Sunday, December 3rd, they’re kicking off the holiday season with more lights than Santa’s runway and more fake snow than a Hollywood Christmas movie. It’s like they’re trying to outshine the North Star! A Snowy […]