The National Insurance Institute (INS) issued a stern reminder Monday that any drivers neglecting to pay 2024 road circulation taxes by New Year’s Eve midnight are now subject to steep penalties. Fines apply immediately, while ongoing failure to comply risks license plate confiscation. Authorities report nearly 500,000 vehicle owners still […]
Daily Archives: January 2, 2024
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The Green Leap: Ad Astra Rocket’s Hydrogen-Powered Buses In an exciting development for Costa Rica’s green initiatives, Ad Astra Rocket Company is preparing to introduce hydrogen-fueled buses for private transport in Liberia, Guanacaste, by 2025. This pioneering step, spearheaded by Costa Rican astronaut Franklin Chang Díaz, marks a significant stride […]
QCOSTARICA — Drug violence and homicides would continue to rise in 2024 if there is no change in legislation that allows hitmen (sicarios in Spanish) to be put behind bars, warns President Rodrigo Chaves. President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves (2022-2026). La Republica To achieve this, criminal regulations must be […]
QBLOGS — To answer this question correctly and objectively, I must put everything into its proper perspective. During the 40-plus years that I have lived in Costa Rica, it has been branded and to some extent labeled as a “tropical paradise.” Even the national motto, pura vida, reinforces this label. […]
A Harmonic Conundrum The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) of Costa Rica is facing a discordant dilemma that could crescendo to a legal battle over its 2024 season. This situation has struck a complex chord, involving multiple key players in the symphonic sphere. The Ensemble of Voices The decision-making process for […]
QCOSTARICA — Starting January 1, the tolls on the Ruta 27 (San Jose – Caldera) have increased due to the ordinary quarterly adjustment stipulated in the concession contract, which responds to variations in the dollar exchange rate and the US Consumer Price Index (CPI). “This is the only adjustment of […]
A Cinematic Feast Awaits in 2024 As the curtains rise on 2024, movie buffs in Costa Rica are in for a treat. The coming year promises a plethora of cinematic adventures, dramas, animations, and much more. Let’s dive into some of the most anticipated releases set to grace Costa Rican […]
About 120,000 minors crossed the inhospitable Darién jungle, on the border between Colombia and Panama, as part of a record 520,085 undocumented migrants who sought to reach the United States in 2023, the Panamanian government reported on Monday. “2023 closed with 520,085 migrants who crossed the Darién jungle, of these […]
Unsettling Events at Chirripó National Park Prompt Closure In an unexpected turn of events, the serene Chirripó National Park, a beacon of natural beauty in Costa Rica, has temporarily closed its gates to visitors. This decision comes in the wake of a distressing incident involving masked individuals who bound and […]