Sustainable and strategically thought-out tourism “can change and give a turn to the social and economic situations of a country,” said the general secretary of the Central American Tourism Promotion Agency (CATA), Boris Iraheta, in an interview. The general secretary of CATA also said that the region is in its […]
Monthly Archives: April 2024
A reform that paves the way for El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele to amend the Constitution was described this Tuesday by jurists, analysts, and activists as a step towards a “dictatorial scheme” due to the lack of “counterbalance.” The Congress, dominated by the president’s party, approved on Monday a constitutional […]
Stress Awareness Month, celebrated every April since 1992, serves as a reminder of the importance of having tools to manage stress and maintain good mental and physical health. For this reason, experts warn about the risks of social networks as one of the biggest triggers of stress since they are […]
The Costa Rican Tourism Institute invites you to taste Costa Rican gastronomy, learn about its history, products and recipes through an immersive trip to the areas of Caño Negro, Tortuguero, Golfito and Pavones, San Vito de Coto Bus and Pérez Zeledón. “I discovered a Costa Rica of flavors” is the […]
The National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica will present its III Official Season Concert this month under the baton of American Mark Laycock as guest conductor and violinist Simone Porter as soloist. The public will be able to enjoy great classics such as Mihail Glinka’s Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture, Felix […]
Health authorities indicated that Costa Rica is on alert for cases of acute diarrhea. During the first months of this year, health authorities recorded 123,298 cases. As shown by the Ministry of Health, compared to the same period of 2023, an increase of 37% has been reported. “This disease has […]
Costa Rica has long struggled with a serious education problem. The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) has repeatedly failed to enact the necessary reforms to provide students with access to quality education. The country’s decline in the PISA international tests in recent years serves as a clear indicator of this […]
Biometrics Powerhouse Expands Operations to San José, Boosting Local Science Talent Intego Clinical, a renowned biometrics Clinical Research Organization (CRO), has officially extended its global footprint by inaugurating its first Latin American office in the bustling San Pedro Business Center of San José, Costa Rica. This strategic expansion marks the […]
QCOSTARICA — On Monday, the United States issued its yearly report on International Child Abduction, examining the situation in various countries, including Costa Rica. The report centers on incidents where a parent brings a child to a different country without the other parent’s consent, in accordance with the Hague Convention. […]
Controversial Changes Ahead for Cybersecurity Laws A new legislative proposal aimed at protecting minors from sexual predators on social networks might inadvertently reduce the penalties for such crimes, according to a recent report approved by Costa Rica’s Full Court last Monday. While the bill introduces several new criminal offenses into […]