Costa Rica, renowned for its verdant landscapes that stretch from the roaring Pacific to the serene Caribbean, presents an unparalleled road trip paradise. This Central American gem is a treasure trove of adventures, from its rugged coastlines and lush forests to its smoldering volcanoes and rich wildlife. Yet, navigating its […]
Daily Archives: April 16, 2024
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QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica just came off a long weekend, because of the April 11 holiday being moved to Monday, leaving five mandatory pay (Statutory) holidays in 2024, and three non-payment holidays. The mandatory pay holidays are: Wednesday, May 1 – Día del trabajador (Labor Day) Thursday, July 25 – […]
Wearing a necklace of jaguar fangs and a green feather headdress, shaman Claudino Perez is back home in Colombia overseeing an ayahuasca ceremony after the mind-altering brew landed him in a Mexican jail. Perez, 63, is one of nine people, mainly from Indigenous communities in Colombia, Peru, and Brazil, to […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica’s President, Rodrigo Chaves, stated on his social media account that Costa Rica will not be receiving African migrants. Chaves also refuted claims made by British media about negotiations between Ministries of Foreign Affairs regarding deportations. “Regarding news that is circulating (to cause alarm) that CR is […]
In a dramatic twist to reality TV, British TV star Holly Willoughby is set to be surrounded by an elite security team, reportedly including ex-military personnel, as she embarks on filming the upcoming Netflix adventure series, “Bear Hunt,” in the lush landscapes of Costa Rica. Netflix bosses are not taking […]
Q24N (EFE) Germany rejected the Nicaraguan accusation of its alleged “complicity” in a “plausible genocide” in Gaza. It assured that Managua “denies” Israel’s right “to exist” in its request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in which Nicaragua calls for the end of German military and political assistance to […]
Q24N (Confidencial) Doubts assailed me as I sat down to write these lines. Could writing about the self-aggrandizing propaganda the Nicaraguan regime is trying to produce for itself, perhaps be doing exactly what they want? I concluded: no, a piece denouncing their action is not giving them what they want. […]
QCOSTARICA — To get an appointment with a specialist or undergo surgery, patients must wait more than a year on average, according to data from the Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social (CCSS) – Costa Rican Social Security Fund. The number of days will depend on the specialty and the saturation […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica Debates Legal Use of Bitcoin. Jan3, a prominent Bitcoin technology firm, stated that the absence of comprehensive legislation governing the country’s crypto ownership, trading, and investment impacts the ongoing debate. The firm noted that the key concerns revolved around effective Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money […]
When it comes to gamling legislation, it’s rare to find any two countries that do it the same. Gambling landscapes across the Americas vary widely with each country having its own set of unique regulations and payment methods. Costa Rica, Canada, and the United States all offer different environments, which […]