QCOSTARICA — The recent water supply crisis in the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM) can be chalked up to the Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AyA) – water and sewer utility – not investing in infrastructure, leading to issues such as aging pipes with significant leaks, insufficient seasonal reservoirs and tanks, and challenges […]
Monthly Archives: April 2024
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Herediano thrashed Santos 4-0 to maintain the lead in Costa Rican soccer, while Antigua beat Xelajú 1-0 and remains at the top in Guatemala this weekend. The Costa Rican leader thrashed their opponent away without complications and remained at the top with 35 points, one more than the two-time champion […]
The Maritime Port Division of the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT), reported that as of this Friday the Playa Naranjo Ferry service operates normally and with little influx of people. This after the authorization of 10 daily trips at the port terminal in the direction Playa Naranjo – […]
Stefanos Tsitsipas, world number 12, won the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 for the third time in his career, defeating Norway’s Casper Ruud (No. 10) 6-1, 6-4 in the final on Sunday. The 25-year-old Greek, who had already won on the Monegasque clay in 2021 and 2022, becomes the fifth player […]
With determination and an indomitable spirit, Costa Rican mountaineer Ligia Madrigal has set out to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 2024, with the firm intention of becoming the first woman from Costa Rica to do so. Full of passion for the mountain “This 2024 I will try to […]
Authorities of the Arenal Tempisque Conservation Area (ACAT) reported that a forest fire broke out in the Lomas de Barbudal Biological Reserve (RBLB). The fire started this Saturday and is spreading rapidly, despite the fact that all the human resources available at ACAT have been used to fight the fire. […]
The ranking of the best places in the world to do business prepared by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) analysis center brings changes for Argentina and Chile, which registered a significant drop. The EIU global list includes the countries that offer the most favorable conditions for large investors to decide […]
In a significant financial development, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Friday that it plans to give another $510 million to Costa Rica following a successful evaluation mission. This move is a major boost for the national economy of Costa Rica, which the IMF projects will grow by 4% […]
The fear that the situation in the Middle East would become even more complicated led the Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Affairs to reiterate the call for the Costa Rican population not to travel to the area. “Given the continued state of war and recent events that could worsen the […]
The Costa Rican National Women’s Institute (INAMU) makes the free hotline 1125 available to the population. It operates Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and its purpose is to provide guidance and information on women’s human rights. This line provides assistance in matters of family law, distribution […]