Q24N (BATimes.com) A recent abstention by the brand-new Javier Milei government at the General Assembly of the United Nations in the vote on a ceasefire in the war between Hamas and Israel has shifted the position of the previous Alberto Fernández administration six weeks earlier. Last Monday Argentina took a […]
Yearly Archives: 2023
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QCOSTARICA — Due to the El Niño phenomenon, Costa Rica experienced low rainfall conditions in almost the entire country and 2023 ends with a rainfall deficit in almost all regions. For this reason, the Comisión Nacional de Emergencias (CNE) – National Emergency Commission – asks the population to use water […]
QCOSTARICA — Four months after the start of service, the ferry service between El Salvador and Costa Rica is suspended, as confirmed this Tuesday by the Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes (MOPT). Archive photo: MOPT Verny Jiménez, director of the Ministry’s Maritime Port Division, told Noticias Monumental that they […]
The United Nations and the government of Costa Rica signed a $2 million migration aid fund, the UN office in the Central American country reported on Monday. The amount is intended to “strengthen peaceful coexistence, community integration and the institutional response in assisting migrant and refugee people in communities in […]
The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) has issued an urgent appeal for government intervention to address destabilizing exchange rate fluctuations that threaten the viability of tourism businesses across Costa Rica. Citing the rapid 20% appreciation of the Costa Rican colón against the US dollar over recent weeks, CANATUR president Rubén […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing human society at an unprecedented pace. With advancements in technology, AI has found its way into various aspects of our lives, transforming the way we work, communicate, and even think. From virtual assistants to self-driving cars, AI is rapidly changing the world around us. Here […]
Resilience is a fundamental quality that helps individuals navigate through life’s challenges and overcome adversity. It is the ability to bounce back from setbacks, adapt to change, and maintain a positive outlook in the face of difficulties. Resilience is not only about surviving; it is about thriving and flourishing despite […]
QCOSTARICA — A magnitude 4.51 earthquake hit the Central Valley Monday afternoon. The 6:35 pm local itme quake, it’s epicenter located In the vicinity of LLano Grande de León Cortés de San José (latitude: 9.7126, longitude: -84.0667), some 20 km from San Jose city center, had a very shallow depth […]
The Nicaraguan police informed on Monday that they detained 11 Nicaraguans and are investigating three Americans for alleged money laundering through a religious organization to acquire assets in the Central American country. The accused used “the facade” of the American Christian organizations “Puerta de la Montaña,” based in Nicaragua, and […]
QCOSTARICA — AR Holdings and Inspire Brands announce the signing of an agreement to bring Dunkin’®, the largest coffee and donut brand in America, to Costa Rica in 2024. The plan iis to open a large number of Dunkin’ Donuts points of sale, which will generate hundreds of new direct […]