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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]