Unlocking the Cultural Phenomenon: NBA’s Influence on Costa Rica Costa Rica’s Love Affair with Basketball Basketball’s popularity in Costa Rica is not merely a trend but a deeply ingrained cultural phenomenon. From makeshift courts in urban neighborhoods to organized leagues in schools and communities, the sport has become an integral […]
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Elevating Communities through Soccer Betting: A Costa Rican Perspective Soccer holds a special place in Costa Rica, intertwining with its culture, economy, and social fabric. However, the influence of soccer betting within these communities is a multifaceted phenomenon that warrants exploration. Let’s delve into how it shapes the local landscape, […]
Did you know that, in the most recent 10 years, 50 thousand foreigners have become naturalized Costa Ricans? These people come from 116 countries and territories of the world, the information was provided by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). According to TSE data, the number of naturalized foreigners has varied over […]
Nicaraguan exiles have raised alarms over what they perceive as politically motivated extraditions orchestrated by the regime of Daniel Ortega, directing their apprehensions to the Constitutional Chamber and the General Directorate of Migration of Costa Rica. The exiles contend that Ortega’s administration is engaging in international extradition processes with the […]
Embracing the Pura Vida Connection: NFL Draft Prospects with Costa Rican Roots Unveiling the Cultural Tapestry Discover the fascinating stories of NFL Draft prospects whose journey intertwines with the vibrant culture and lifestyle of Costa Rica. Beyond the gridiron, delve into the essence of Pura Vida and its impact on […]
The attack by a crocodile on two people last Monday, which ended with the death of one of them in the South Zone, should not be viewed lightly by Costa Ricans.LillianaPiedra, biologist and specialist in Wildlife Management and Conservation at the National University (UNA), indicated that these reptiles are not […]
The Canadian actress and film director Katheryn Winnick published this past Sunday, March 3, a photograph on her Instagram story in which she claims to be in Costa Rica. “Happiness is… Costa Rica” Winnick, who is primarily recognized for her role as Lagertha in the Netflix series Vikings, accompanied the […]
On Tuesday, the Judicial Investigation Organism (OIJ) apprehended five individuals allegedly involved in an organization partly funded by public resources, including four women masquerading as nuns. The investigation commenced in mid-2023 following a request from the Prosecutor’s Office of Probity, Transparency, and Anticorruption, triggering a series of preliminary actions to […]
Eli Feinzaig, head of the PLP party, presented a bill of law that aims to to promote affordable flights between Costa Rica and other Central American countries. The objective is to offer airfares that do not exceed $126 round trip, approximately ¢65,200 based on the current exchange rate. The plan […]
QCOSTARICA — Loans by informal lenders with exorbitantly high-interest rates – “gota a gota” in Spanish – had exponential growth fueled by drug trafficking in Costa Rica in recent years, according to Mario Zamora, the current Minister of Public Security. The situation has led to entire communities “living under the […]