Since last Sunday, forest fire departments of the Arenal Huetar Norte Conservation Area have been dealing with a forest fire in the sector of Amparo in Caño Negro de los Chiles, within the Caño Negro National Mixed Wildlife Refuge. Unfortunately, it has expanded, affecting the State’s Natural Heritage land and […]
Daily Archives: April 25, 2024
Can you love what you do so much? The answer is yes, and the best example on this occasion is Melissa Alvarado, a sports journalist from Heredia, Costa Rica. Committed and passionate about what she does, even more so when it comes to work and sports. She has a particular history, which goes […]
From Anitta to Beyoncé, through exhibitions and artistic residencies, funk has left the favelas of Rio to become a global phenomenon. However, prejudices still persist in Brazil. With influences from hip hop, electronic music, and a good dose of Afro-Brazilian percussion, this music emerged in the late nineties in Rio, […]
In a surprising twist from its 2014 decision to close down assembly operations and cut 1,500 jobs, Intel has revitalized its commitment to Costa Rica, signaling a major shift in the global semiconductor landscape. A decade ago, Intel moved operations from Heredia, Costa Rica, to Asia, but recent geopolitical tensions […]
In a pivotal encounter before heading to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the U.S. women’s soccer team is set to face Costa Rica in a high-stakes match on July 16 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. This game marks the final test for the USWNT during their intense four-match preparation […]
There is a certain intimacy felt when gazing into the eyes, the “windows of the soul” if you will, of a wild animal. To see a wild creature, in all its splendor, behaving naturally in its native habitat is an experience that can’t be replicated in any zoo or animal […]
Costa Rica has recently marked a significant triumph in cultural preservation with the repatriation of 395 precious pre-Columbian artifacts. This notable event, supported by a grant from the United States Embassy to the Cultural Agreements Fund, underscores a joint commitment to safeguarding historical treasures. The Rich Legacy of the Diquís […]
U.S. State Department Highlights Press Freedom Issues in Costa Rica In its 2023 Human Rights Report, the U.S. Department of State has cast a spotlight on the state of human rights in Costa Rica, with a particular focus on press freedom. Despite traditionally being known as a bastion for speech […]
Tensions between President Rodrigo Chaves and the Legislative Assembly continue to be high. This time, PLP Congressman Eli Feinzaig assured that the President of Costa Rica paid for his house in cash. During the afternoon, in his speech, Feinzaig brought up a news item from the newspaper Diario Extra, in […]
QCOSTARICA — A series of recent changes carried out by Costa Rica’s immigration service, the Dirección General de Migració, will allow the Juan Santamaría International (San Jose) Airport – SJO – to process arrivals and departures of tourists in less than one hour. Is it an unrealistic or fanciful dream? […]