Costa Rica, with a triumph over Honduras, and Canada earned the last two tickets to the 2024 Copa America on Saturday in playoff matches held in Frisco (Texas, United States). Canada defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 in their playoff and will compete in the continental tournament for the first time, […]
Daily Archives: March 23, 2024
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Ostional Beach in Costa Rica is known worldwide as a crucial nesting ground for Olive Ridley turtles. Every year, thousands of these magnificent creatures come ashore to lay their eggs, creating a spectacle that draws tourists and researchers alike. “Arribadas” The Olive Ridley turtle, also known as the Pacific Ridley […]
Two active-duty Honduran generals who testified in favor of former President Juan Orlando Hernández in a New York trial, where he was found guilty of drug trafficking, were arrested on Thursday upon returning to their country, but were released on bail, the government reported. A military court had ordered the […]
Costa Rica is a country known for its breathtaking natural landscapes, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine. One popular dining option that has gained popularity in Costa Rica over the years is the “Soda” eateries. These simple, family-run restaurants offer traditional Costa Rican dishes at affordable prices, making them a favorite […]
The Ministry of Health, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will conduct a vaccination campaign aimed at reaching 563,000 minors. Experts from PAHO emphasize the importance of achieving 95% coverage for children, given the regional statistics. “We cannot settle for 95% coverage […]
The U.S. Army Southern Command has announced a new cooperation package for Costa Rica, comprising the delivery of four scanners for inspecting cargo passing through the country’s ports. This announcement was made during an official visit to Costa Rica this Friday, where representatives of the Southern Command met with President […]
Costa Rica has launched a campaign to prevent and report forest fires titled “I Protect the Forests.” This initiative underscores the fact that the country boasts over 57% forest coverage but warns that this could change if such fires persist. The forest fire season typically occurs in the first half […]
Former Brazilian soccer player Robinho spent his first night in prison in Brazil, serving a nine-year sentence for gang rape issued in Italy in 2017, prison authorities reported on Friday. Robinho “entered this Friday, 22, around 1 am, the Penitentiary II ‘Dr. José Augusto César Salgado’ in Tremembé”, about 150 […]
In a significant move towards energy diversification and decarbonization, the president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, has started the process to gain approval from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the use of nuclear energy in the country. The government’s decision to explore nuclear power as an alternative energy […]
QCOSTARICA — On Friday, March 22, Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves, received at Casa Presidencial, Gina Raimondo, US Secretary of Commerce, and Laura Richardson, Commander of the US Southern Command. #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Laura Richardson (in uniform), US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo (red jacket) and US ambassador to Costa […]