In Costa Rica, a land of mostly small creatures, a giant lurks in the shadows. Costa Rica is not Africa, where a huge number of species pack more bulk than a full-grown man. Most of Costa Rica’s creatures are small enough to pick up and embrace in a bear hug […]
Monthly Archives: April 2024
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Microdosing involves taking a small, controlled amount—usually around 1/8 to 1/10 of the regular dose of psychedelic drugs like LSD or magic mushrooms to enhance your daily routine. It’s particularly popular among the startup and tech community in Silicon Valley and serves as the epicentre of innovation in the tech […]
The Panamanian prosecutor’s office asked on Wednesday for 12 years in prison, the maximum penalty for money laundering, for Jürgen Mossack and Ramón Fonseca, founders of the now-defunct law firm at the epicenter of the international “Panama Papers” scandal. Prosecutor Isis Soto asked the court for a “maximum” sentence against […]
QCOSTARICA – A call for respect for the division of powers was made by legislator Daniela Rojas, of the Partido Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC), given the announcement by President Rodrigo Chaves to veto the bill to reform the current radio broadcasting law. “This initiative, of which I am a co-proponent, […]
QCOSTARICA — On Wednesday, former president Carlos Alvarado (2018-2022), said he was confident in his ability to defeat populism in the 2018 elections, but unfortunately populism is still thriving today. For the former president, populism threatens the country’s democratic institutions. “Defeating populism electorally was not going to make it disappear […]
QCOSTARICA – The first indigenous peoples of Costa Rica were hunters and gatherers. When the Spanish arrived, the country’s unique geographical position between Mesoamerica and the Andean cultures created a blend of cultural influences. Christopher Columbus made his first stop in Costa Rica in 1503 at Isla Uvita. Following the […]
The National Chamber of Agriculture and Agribusiness (CNAA) of Costa Rica reported monthly losses of $1,000,000 for the agricultural sector due to problems at the Caldera port on the Pacific coast. The CNAA reported uncertainty surrounding the administration and operation of the Caldera port, as the fourth position of the […]
SINAC informed that the decision is due to a new contracting process for non-essential services and activities. “This measure has been taken with the objective of guaranteeing the safety and well-being of all visitors, as well as to comply with the regulations established by the corresponding authorities,” said Amistad Pacific […]
Costa Rica, often celebrated for its ‘Pura Vida’ lifestyle and stunning ecological beauty, faces a lesser-known challenge that tarnishes its pristine image—the environmental and public health repercussions of its banana industry. As one of the world’s largest exporters of bananas, Costa Rica’s reliance on chemical pesticides poses significant risks, raising […]
Presidential candidate José Raúl Mulino, the protégé of former President Ricardo Martinelli who leads the polls for the May 5 elections in Panama, promised on Tuesday to “close” the Darién jungle to migrants heading to the United States. “We are going to close Darién and we are going to repatriate […]