In the United States, the trend toward smaller household sizes is having an unexpected and significant impact on food consumption and waste. Fresh Del Monte, a global giant in fruit and vegetable production and distribution, has identified a direct correlation between the shrinking size of U.S. households and increased food […]
Monthly Archives: April 2024
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Several media outlets reported yesterday that Costa Rica would be one of the countries chosen to receive asylum seekers from the United Kingdom. However, both President Rodrigo Chaves and Minister Arnoldo André clarified the situation. In a press release, the Foreign Ministry stressed that, although some publications have appeared in […]
On March 16th and 17th took place the first edition of CulturAncestral. It was organized by the Sovereignty Alliance Foundation, sponsored by Resonance and Toji and supported by Ser and the Elixir Bar. This cultural exchange event welcomed representatives of four indigenous communities in Esterillos Este and at the Resonance hub […]
Nestled in the heart of Central America, Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula stands out not just for its stunning vistas and vibrant culture but as a beacon of longevity, celebrated worldwide as one of the planet’s five “Blue Zones.” These zones are regions where people live notably longer, healthier lives than […]
“It seems like the end”: Surf legend Kelly Slater hints at his upcoming retirement. “It seems like the end”: Eliminated from a competition on the World Surf League tour in Australia, 52-year-old American surf legend Kelly Slater once again alluded to his upcoming retirement on Tuesday, without explicitly announcing that […]
In a surprising twist for one of the world’s leaders in renewable energy, Costa Rica is currently grappling with a significant downturn in its green energy production. This historic drop has raised eyebrows and concerns alike, as the nation known for its lush landscapes and commitment to sustainability faces unexpected […]
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 […]
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 […]