In a country celebrated for its pura vida lifestyle and verdant landscapes, Costa Rica was jolted by a stark reminder that not all is serene beneath its canopy of peace. This Monday, a grim scene unfolded in front of a school in Siquirres, a quiet town known more for its […]
Daily Archives: February 21, 2024
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In a move that could only be described as “apeeling,” Chiquita Brands has swung into action with a commitment that’s as bold as their bananas are yellow. Doubling down on their devotion to the environment, Chiquita has peeled back the curtain to reveal an extension of their protection for the […]
Air France has announced a significant expansion of its services to Costa Rica, with increased flight frequencies to the Juan Santamaría International Airport. This move, comprising daily flights until March and then from June to early September 2024, solidifies Costa Rica as a premier destination for Air France’s clientele. During […]
In the lush landscapes of Costa Rica, where monkeys swing from the trees and waves crash onto pristine beaches, a different kind of rumble is stirring—the tussle over tourist accommodations. The contenders? Traditional hotels with their plush pillows and mints on the pillows, and the scrappy newcomer, Airbnb, with its […]
Welcome to Tamarindo, Costa Rica, a paradise where the waves are plentiful, the vibes are good, and the surf instructors… may not exactly be on the up and up. In a twist that could only happen in a place where ‘pura vida’ is the mantra, a wave of illegal surf […]
Q24N — For an instant it seemed that Ecuador would stand up to Russia, planning to send six Russian military helicopters, long-range rocket launchers and air defense systems to the United States. These weapons would then be sent from the US to Ukraine. Moscow slammed the “reckless” decision and banned […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica exporters, producers, businessmen, and representatives of the tourism sector are just some of those who have raised their voices due to the fall in the dollar exchange rate. Central bank intervention has been requested on multiple occasions, but what is the reason for this behavior in […]
QCOSTARICA — Money laundering from illicit activities such as drug trafficking is not only massive, but also evident in the exchange system, according to Álvaro Ramos Rechnitz, former Minister of the Interior and Police (Gobernación y Policía) during the first government of Oscar Arias (1986-1990). Álvaro Ramos, former Minister of […]
QCOSTARICA (Confidencial) On Friday, February 16, Costa Rican authorities extradited Douglas Perez to Nicaragua. Perez, known as Douglas Alvarez or by his alias “Relámpago” (“Lightning”) is a former member of the “contra”, or Nicaraguan Resistance, and one of two opposition figures wanted by the Daniel Ortega-Rosario Murillo regime. Handing over […]
Q24N (Caracas Chronicles) When almost 300 Polish tourists arrived at Margarita’s airport recently, they were greeted with smiles and welcome drinks, presented with hats, and snapped by cameras. Since November, when a charter flight agreement between Venezuela and Poland began, there’s been a stream of pictures and videos published online […]