In a plot straight out of a crime thriller, six U.S. citizens have been handed their fate for masterminding a cocaine trafficking ring, cleverly disguised as an “all-expenses-paid” vacation scheme from Costa Rica to the United States. U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan, Northern District of Georgia, announced the sentences, closing […]
Yearly Archives: 2023
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Limon, a province located on the eastern coast of Costa Rica, is known for its vibrancy, diverse cultural heritage, and a deep sense of happiness that permeates throughout the region. Despite its history of challenges and adversity, Limon continues to thrive and radiate joy, making it an extraordinary place to […]
A Musical Journey from Zarcero to California Costa Rica’s very own Zarcero Band is making waves all the way to sunny California. Their arrival is more than just a trip; it’s a journey into the heart of global recognition. With a lineup of shows at Santa Monica Pier, the magical […]
The local Chamber of Tourism has finalized an agreement with Costa Rica’s Ministry of Public Security (MSP) to increase police presence in the popular beach town of Playa Sámara. The deal allows for six additional officers to be deployed in order to boost safety and security during peak tourism season. […]
In Panama, it is possible to explore both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean in the same day, interacting with some of the world’s most diverse oceans, mangroves, and waterways. According to the Tourism Promotion Fund (Promtur), these are just some of the reasons why this destination should be […]
Tense Encounter on the Streets of Lindavista In an alarming incident that’s shaking up the quiet community of Lindavista de Río Azul in La Unión de Cartago, two undercover agents from the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) found themselves staring down the barrels of AK-47s. This Tuesday, a duo of […]
QCOSTARICA — Because the weight of public debt will exceed 60% of GDP throughout 2024, public employees would be left without a salary increase throughout next year. The expectation is that by 2025 the fiscal rule that was approved in 2018 and that became a limitation that today affects bureaucrats […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica began talks to sign a Free Trade Agreement with the Northern Block composed of Mexico, the United States and Canada. Greater legal security, more investment and cooperation would be the results of belonging to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or the Tratado de Libre […]
Lying in the jungle with a gun pointed at him, Marcel Maldonado remembered his mother’s warning about the dangers of migrating overland to the United States — and wondered if he’d get out alive. Despite having a prosthetic leg, the 30-year-old Venezuelan had made it with his family as far […]
QCOSTARICA — A new cold push (empuje frío) will arrive in Costa Rica this Thursday, according to the national weather service, the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN). This is the ninth cold push of the season and will increase the trade winds during the weekend in the Central Valley, the North […]