Agricultural production in Costa Rica plays a vital role in the country’s economy, contributing significantly to its GDP and employment. With a favorable climate and diverse geography, Costa Rica is known for its high-quality agricultural products, including coffee, bananas, pineapples, and ornamental plants. Coffee One of the most important crops […]
Monthly Archives: February 2024
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In the context of the Sustainability and Resilience Facility (SRS) agreement approved by the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in November 2022, the Government of Costa Rica has announced the creation of a Project Preparation Fund (PPF) of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) with the potential to catalyze up […]
Eleven people, including nine Cuban migrants, died on Saturday in a collision between a truck, a motorcycle and a truck on a route in western Guatemala, authorities reported. The accident occurred early in the morning on a highway in the department of Suchitepéquez, about 120 km from the Guatemalan capital. […]
A recent research initiative led by the Coastal Interdisciplinary Program (PIC) of the Institute of Social Studies in Population (Idespo) at the National University (UNA) has uncovered Isla Caballo’s remarkable biological richness, making it a haven for avian enthusiasts. The island is located in the Gulf of Nicoya, forty minutes […]
Three Panamanians have been plucked from the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean after enduring an 11-day ordeal adrift with only rainwater and floating coconuts to sustain them. Their incredible story of resilience began with a routine trip that turned into a fight for survival, highlighting the resourcefulness of the […]
Guanacaste Airport in Costa Rica, a member of the VINCI Airports network, has announced the extension of operations on the route from Montreal, Canada, to Guanacaste, effective Thursday, May 2. Operated by Air Transat, this route will now be available year-round, providing travelers with increased flexibility to explore Costa Rica […]
The Salvadoran president Nayib Bukele is not worried about being labeled authoritarian or a human rights violator. At the peak of popularity, he describes himself as the “cool dictator” who transformed and rescued a country terrorized by gangs. With the support of 90% of Salvadorans, this 42-year-old millennial publicist, the […]
Researchers from the Center for Marine Science and Limnology Research at the University of Costa Rica have unveiled the migration patterns of the endangered Pacific catshark (Ginglymostoma unami). This has also shed light on the challenges the species currently faces. The Pacific catshark, native to the Eastern Tropical Pacific and […]
In a move that has raised more eyebrows than a comedian at a monastery, a whopping 150 House Democrats have apparently taken a stand that could easily be mistaken for a plot twist in a satirical novel. Their cause? Opposing the deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of DUI offenses in […]
The fire department in Guanacaste sprang into urgent action this week to combat two new forest fires in the northwestern Costa Rican province, intensifying concerns over the escalating number of emergencies nationally. The department reported the first fire in Santa Cruz, Tempate and the second in Abangares, Colorado, emphasizing the […]