The Panama Canal increased its number of daily ship transits this Thursday, although the water deficit that led last year to restrict the number of crossings and the draft of ships persists, authorities reported. This interoceanic waterway that moves 6% of world maritime trade, inaugurated by the United States in […]
Daily Archives: May 21, 2024
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Costa Rica has long been a haven for artists seeking inspiration and tranquility in nature. With its lush rainforests, crystal-clear beaches, and diverse wildlife, the country offers a peaceful retreat for creative minds to thrive. Abundance of natural beauty One of the main reasons why artists are drawn to living […]
QCOSTARICA — Retired General Humberto Ortega Saavedra, the brother of Nicaraguan dictator, Daniel Ortega Saavedra, is under a “de facto house arrest”, similar to the one that, for more than a year, the Police have imposed on more than 100 citizens in Nicaragua. The coercive measure against the former head […]
Q24N — The wave of violence continues in Costa Rica, with the murder of a woman in the early hours of Tuesday morning, on the south side of the Ricardo Jiménez Oreamuno School, in San Cayetano de San José. The victim was shot nine times in the head, shoulder, chest […]
The Public Prosecutor’s Office has initiated a new criminal investigation involving President Rodrigo Chaves. The offense in question relates to a form of corruption defined in the Costa Rican Penal Code, which occurs when a third party gives, offers, or promises a bribe or undue advantage to a state official. […]
QCOSTARICA — The former president of Costa Rica, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez (1998-2002), asserted on Tuesday that anyone who believes that the Partido Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC) is a ‘partido taxi’ (disposable party) is wrong “from beginning to end.” The statement by the former president came hours after it was revealed […]
Each species that inhabits Costa Rica’s varied landscapes lives a full life eating stuff, trying not to be eaten by stuff, and looking for the right opportunities to pass their genes on to the next generation. A few good books, some wildlife documentaries, and the proper use of a search […]
Starbucks is once again making the summer sizzle with the return of its much-anticipated Summer Game, now enchantingly themed “Dream Days.” With the promise of over 7.5 million prizes up for grabs, Starbucks Rewards members are in for a treat that could send them packing for a grand adventure in […]
In the shrouded mists of Costa Rica’s Talamanca Mountains, tales of childlike spirits known as nímbulos have permeated local folklore for generations. These elusive guardians, believed to dwell in the cloud forests around the ominously named Cerro de la Muerte or “Mountain of Death,” captivate the imagination with their mysterious […]
According to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), this season’s tropical wave number 3 reached Costa Rica last night. The IMN ruled out strong direct effects on Costa Rica from this phenomenon alone for now. However, the wave, along with the Convergence Zone, is likely to increase rainfall in the coming […]