Dressed in black as a sign of mourning, about 300 women marched on Thursday in Tegucigalpa to the National Congress, on Honduran Women’s Day, to protest the increase in femicides. “We come to demand that the lives of Honduran women be respected, that’s why we come to this National Congress,” […]
Daily Archives: January 25, 2024
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Costa Rica will face Trinidad and Tobago in 2026 World Cup qualifying for the CONCACAF (North American) region after FIFA announced the draw for the second round on Thursday. The Central Americans, quarterfinalists at Brazil in 2014, are aiming to reach the World Cup for the seventh time while the […]
The Launch of a Linguistic Lifesaver: ‘Bidictionary’ In a groundbreaking move, President Joe Biden, renowned for his unique blend of oratory mystery and charm, has announced the launch of his very own ‘Bidictionary’. This innovative dictionary promises to be the Rosetta Stone for decoding the enigmatic nuances of Biden’s speeches. […]
High Seas Drama: Drug Lord Swapped Fishing Nets for Smuggling It seems the high seas off the coast of Costa Rica were hiding more than just marine life. In a story that could rival any crime thriller, the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) of Costa Rica reeled in one of the […]
President Rodrigo Chaves confirmed this week that Costa Rica has requested assistance from Norway as the Central American nation reevaluates its energy profile and feasibility of tapping potential domestic fossil fuel reserves. Chaves and environment minister Franz Tattenbach revealed the administration contacted Norway looking to leverage the European country’s unrivaled […]
Breaking Tradition: The End of the Paternal Name Supremacy Costa Rica, the land known for its lush rainforests and pristine beaches, has now stepped into the spotlight for a different reason: breaking age-old traditions. The Supreme Court of Justice in Costa Rica has decided to give a good old shake […]
A group of 45 members of emergency groups carried out a work of planting 240 corals in the waters adjacent to the Chora Island area in Playa Sámara de Nicoya where other similar efforts were previously carried out in 2018 and 2020. On this occasion, a team of representatives from […]
The Rollercoaster Ride of 2020: A Pandemic Saga Remember 2020? That year when ‘unprecedented’ became the most overused word and hand sanitizer outsold candy bars? Ah, the good old days of the Covid-19 pandemic. While most of us are trying to forget, its ghost still lingers in the economic corridors […]
The Unrelenting Grip of Covid-19: Costa Rica’s Healthcare Challenge In the scenic lands of Costa Rica, amidst its lush rainforests and stunning beaches, a less picturesque battle is unfolding within the walls of hospitals. San Juan de Dios Hospital, a name synonymous with healthcare excellence, is now a frontline in […]
A little over a decade ago, my wife and I were driving on a terrible dirt road in the mountains behind Playa Potrero in Guanacaste. We were in one of our terrible, used SUVs that one comes to suffer through over the years in these parts, and the topic of […]