After winning the presidency of Guatemala with the promise of a head-on fight against corruption, Bernardo Arévalo completes 100 days in power this Tuesday without exhibiting significant achievements. “Our number one priority is to shut off the flow of public resources to the corrupt,” Arévalo proclaimed in February, but so […]
Monthly Archives: April 2024
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Costa Rica ranks 92nd in Chainalysis’ Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index 2023. The report highlights widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies, with many companies accepting them as valid payment methods. “It is not surprising that Costa Rica has 6 Bitcoin ATMs for a population of only 5 million, as this is a country […]
In the intricate dance of American politics, former President Donald Trump finds himself at the center of a whirlwind of legal battles that have sparked intense debate across the nation. As the 2024 Presidential Election approaches, the unfolding court cases against Trump are not only testing the boundaries of the […]
What do you get when you combine the broad wings and big body of a raptor with a little curved beak on a small dove-like head? You get the gray-headed kite. The gray-headed kite (Leptodon cayanensis) is known as the gavilán cabecigris in Spanish. It’s one of the 205 members […]
In Costa Rica, a pressing economic dilemma is unfolding as several companies announce closures and layoffs due to the government’s persistent low dollar exchange rate policy. This policy, intended to maintain economic stability, has instead sparked a wave of detrimental effects on the local business landscape, particularly impacting exporters like […]
Costa Rica’s Museo de Arte Costarricense in La Sabana proudly presents a unique cultural experience, “Puguán Puguán: Sound Narratives,” starting this Sunday, April 21, at 10 a.m. at the museum’s illustrious Golden Hall. This project, a joint effort by the Alliance Française and the Costa Rican Art Museum (MAC), aims […]
As the world gears up to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, Costa Rica stands out with a model of environmental stewardship that exemplifies what can be achieved when communities, businesses, and government unite. The day serves as a poignant reminder of our duty to care for Mother Earth, amidst […]
Costa Rican health authorities have focused on continuing the vaccination of children against measles, rubella, and mumps. Although the country has historically maintained high vaccination coverage, with 93% for the first dose of the measles, rubella, and mumps vaccine, authorities focus on closing any gaps and reaching 100% of the […]
In a chilling demonstration of nature’s power, a recent incident at Costa Rica’s notorious “Cave of Death” captivated audiences worldwide. On April 7, a man stood at the entrance of the cave, located in Alajuela, holding a lit torch that mysteriously extinguished upon facing the cave’s ominous depths. This phenomenon […]
Starting April 20th, Costa Rica advances its environmental leadership by enforcing a groundbreaking law that bans single-use plastics nationwide. This significant legislative move, initially approved in 2021, targets everyday plastic items like straws, plates, and cups, which contribute significantly to environmental pollution. According to the Ministry of Health, the nation […]