Costa Rica is actively taking measures to safeguard its fauna. The government recently published a decree addressing the prevention and mitigation of wildlife electrocution caused by electrical power lines across the nation. The primary objective is to curtail animal fatalities resulting from electrocution. In the unfortunate event of such incidents, […]
Daily Archives: January 20, 2024
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The Road Safety Council (Cosevi) has released a plan to regulate the use of mopeds and adapted bicycles with motors, generating diverse reactions among the population. This approach could imply the imposition of new requirements for driving these vehicles on the road. In recent years, the proliferation of […]
Hundreds of people, mainly Venezuelans, set out on foot Saturday from Honduras toward Guatemala, in the first migrant caravan of 2024 seeking to reach the United States from the Central American country, authorities reported. “The movement is approximately 500 to 600 people, most are Venezuelans,” said Alejandra Mena, spokeswoman for […]
The Board of Directors at the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) faced a wave of criticism this week over its decision to implement a minor 0.25 percentage point interest rate cut despite calls for more aggressive action. The BCCR’s Monetary Policy Rate began 2023 at 6%. However, the Costa […]
The Inter Miami team of Argentine star Lionel Messi tied scoreless with the El Salvador national team, in a friendly match played this Friday at the Cuscatlán stadium in San Salvador. Inter Miami coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino started the team’s main stars, such as Messi and the Spaniards Sergio Busquets […]
In a dazzling comeback from the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic, Costa Rica’s tourism sector is basking in the glory of a financial renaissance. The first nine months of 2023 have witnessed foreign tourists pouring a staggering $3.2 billion into the nation’s economy. This sum not only trumps 2019’s earnings […]
In the lush landscapes of Costa Rica, the pet care industry has taken a leap into luxury, transforming the concept of animal welfare with an array of innovative services. From deluxe hotel accommodations and gourmet diets to dignified funerals, Costa Rica is redefining pet pampering. This evolution mirrors a global […]
The UN regretted that the Costa Rican justice system has closed the case of the murder in 2019 of the indigenous environmentalist Sergio Rojas, reported this Friday by its office in the Central American country. “The United Nations System deeply regrets the definitive judicial filing of the case opened for […]
“With this heat right now an earthquake is coming” or “those tremor clouds” are recurring phrases in culture that science has refuted several times, arguing that there is no correlation between climate and geological behavior. The issue was again analyzed by the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of the National University […]
In the verdant heart of Costa Rica, the Poás Volcano’s once bountiful lake teeters on the brink of extinction, setting the stage for an increase in minor eruptions and gas emissions. This geological drama unfolds against the backdrop of the Poás Volcano National Park, which remains open as the activity […]