In a case that has gripped San Pablo de Heredia, the defense attorney for a man accused of the grisly murder of Nadia Peraza has called for a clinical analysis to determine if his client requires confinement in a psychiatric facility. The suspect, last name Buzano, is accused of not […]
Monthly Archives: May 2024
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On a Sunday filled with suspense and sorrow, the Red Cross undertook a critical mission in Braulio Carillo National Park, successfully rescuing seven individuals from the clutches of the wild Zurqui area, while also confronting the grim reality of a 33-year-old man’s death. The Urgent Call and Swift Action The […]
With the promise of challenges, impressive landscapes and pure adrenaline, the Gran Fondo Guanacaste returns. In this second edition, it is expected to bring together 2,000 cyclists in a unique experience on the iconic Route 1. The event will have two distances, 90 kilometers and the 140-kilometer modality. The date […]
As Costa Rica gears up for another typical tropical Tuesday, residents and visitors can expect the arrival of the third tropical wave of the season during the early hours of May 21, 2024. However, this atmospheric interloper isn’t expected to be the star of the show, thanks to its relatively […]
Like Charles Darwin did in 1831, a group of scientists and environmentalists last year set sail from the English port of Plymouth, headed for the Galapagos islands off the coast of Ecuador. But what they found on their arrival last month differed vastly from what naturalist Darwin saw while visiting […]
QCOSTARICA — During the pandemic, there was a notable increase in the usage of online banking services in Costa Rica. Faster and simpler procedures, resulting in time and cost savings for users, stand out among the advantages of a more versatile system with more electronic banking services. However, technology has […]
QCOSTARICA — two months after starting his self-exile in Canada, the former MOPT minister, Luis Amador, has asked to join the Partido Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC) party, for a possible run at the 2026 presidential elections. After departing Costa Rica amid allegations of misconduct, Amador, a prominent figure in Rodrigo […]
The lack of public awareness regarding the specific needs of sloths and how to protect them, as well as uncontrolled and unplanned urban expansion that destroys their natural habitat, are some of the main challenges to protecting this species in the country. This was revealed by The Sloth Conservation Foundation […]
If the trends in 2024 continue, the year would close with 800,000 migrants crossing the Darién Forest – between Colombia and Panama. Of them, 160,000 would be children or adolescents, a fact that raises alarms among authorities, considering in 2023 the count reached 113,000. As an example, it is enough […]
Costa Rica began to emerge as a popular tourist destination in the late 20th century, with a rapid increase in visitors starting in the 1980s. This small Central American country had long been known for its natural beauty, biodiversity, and political stability, but it was not until the late 20th […]