One of Costa Rica’s most infamous drug traffickers, identified by the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) as Umaña Alvarez, was apprehended during a meticulously executed multi-agency operation. The arrest took place in Golfito, Puntarenas, as part of a series of raids aimed at dismantling the notorious criminal organization known as Los […]
Daily Archives: January 25, 2024
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Costa Rican coffee is renowned worldwide for its high quality and exceptional taste. This Central American country has established itself as a major player in the global coffee industry. Several reasons contribute to why Costa Rican coffee stands out and remains highly regarded among coffee enthusiasts: Ideal Climate and Geography: […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica, previously recognized for its laid-back approach to eco-tourism, is currently facing an alarming upsurge in violence. This situation has prompted the government of Rodrigo Chaves to adopt measures similar to those implemented by neighboring El Salvador, which took strict actions to tackle its internal crime problems. […]
QCOSTARICA — A ruling from the Sala Constitucional (Constitutional Court), often referred to as Sala IV, Costa Rican adults who wish to change the order of their surnames will be able to do so from now on. The high court declared Article 49 of the Código Civil de Costa Rica […]
Starting a new business, no matter where you are in the world or what scale you’re starting at, needs a few key things above all else. You need to have a solid concept and a clear plan forward, but beyond those two things, what you’ll be looking to build up […]
QCOSTARICA — Once again, Costa Rica president Rodrigo Chaves attacked former president Laura Chinchilla (2010-2014), the former president again a victim of political violence this Wednesday, when Chaves attacked her with insults in the middle of the weekly press conference following the Government Council (Cabinet) meeting. Costa Rica president Rodrigo […]
The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) reported this past Wednesday that the country reached the record number of tourist arrivals with 2.47 million arrivals by air, for a growth of 16.7% compared to 2022 and 2. 2% compared to 2019, the last year before the covid-19 pandemic. The Minister of […]
The Costa Rican film “Memories of a Burning Body,” directed by Antonella Sudasassi Furniss, will have its world debut at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival. The premiere will be in the Panorama section, of great importance and a favorite of the public that takes the pulse of contemporary cinema […]