Q24N (Confidencial) The seizure in Russia of a ton of cocaine from Nicaragua exposed the shortcomings of the so-called “retaining wall” strategy by the regime of Daniel Ortega, researchers and experts on national security issues agreed. Members of the Nicaraguan military and police leadership together with Daniel Ortega and Rosario […]
Monthly Archives: January 2024
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QCOSTARICA — Government employees will receive the ‘salario escolar’ (school bonus), equal to one month’s salary (same as the ‘aguinaldo’ last month) on January 22. The recommendation is to use the salario escolar to purchase school utilities In total, the annual bonus for the 163,000 civil servants will cost the […]
Let’s meet the margay. This sleek, spotted cat is one of Costa Rica’s six species of feline and the most arboreal of the group. The margay (Leopardus wiedii) is most frequently known as the caucel in Tico Spanish. I’ve also come across folks who call them tigrillos, but there’s another […]
QCOSTARICA — A resounding “no” to the existence of an organized and controlled cell of Daniel Ortega’s government in Costa Rica, President Rodrigo Chaves stressed in a press release, following the attack on Nicaraguan opposition members Joao Maldonado and his wife, Nadia Robleto, intercepted by motorcyclists and shot Wednesday morning, […]
QCOSTAIRCA (ESO Science News) Nestled between two oceans and several tectonic plates, Costa Rica is known not only for its natural beauty and biodiversity, but also for its hazardous geology. A network of seismometers in Costa Rica recorded microseismicity following two large, distant earthquakes. Researchers have installed sensors throughout the […]
Q24N (iNews) Ecuador has been plunged into chaos after gang leaders broke out of prison and gunmen stormed a live TV broadcast, forcing terrified staff to the ground. People flee the premises of Ecuador’s TC television channel in Guayaquil, Ecuador after gunmen burst in on January 9, 2024, a day […]
“Pure Life!!!! Happy New Year!! I’m really looking forward to it this year! grateful, grateful, grateful.”That was the New Year’s message that Canadian singer Shawn Mendes published from Costa Rica a few days ago and that continues to attract attention on his social networks (and in the world of entertainment). […]
With the active vacation season, national parks become one of the destinations that Costa Rican and foreign tourists choose.Of course, to visit some of them the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) has active electronic platforms. They reserve spaces as well as purchase tickets. “This innovative purchasing system allows the […]
Another year has come to an end, and it’s time to celebrate and give thanks. Here are a few suggestions for your Costa Rica Garden this year. You may also want to try including these plants as green gifts for neighbors and friends to express your affection. Plants can add […]
1. The Hidden Melody: Jamaica’s Influence on Costa Rican Cuisine Nestled along the picturesque Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, lies a culinary secret as vibrant as its lush rainforests. It’s a tale of flavors and cultures, a story where the Jamaican influence plays a leading role, harmonizing with local traditions […]