Honduras still has a long way to go to dismantle the “narco-state” that grew under ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez, jailed this week for smuggling a deluge of cocaine into the United States, experts said. Hernandez, 55, spent years in positions of power cozying up to kingpins from some of Latin […]
Daily Archives: June 28, 2024
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The Judicial Investigation Organism (OIJ) confirmed the arrest of a group of people linked to the irregular acquisition of 300 properties and money laundering. The OIJ discovered that, as part of the scheme to legitimize the money, they set up various businesses such as bus services and outlet stores. Authorities […]
Along with ‘Where am I going to live?’ and ‘How am I going to learn Spanish?’, ‘How am I going to get around?’ is one of the most basic questions that needs to be answered if you are going to successfully live in Costa Rica. Perhaps the circumstances of your […]
QCOSTARICA — With the arrival of the Pacific World Cruise from the Japanese shipping company Peace Boat, the 2023-2024 cruise season (September 2023 to June 2024) closed on Thursday, June 27. Some 167 cruise ships docked in the three Pacific ports of the Instituto Costarricense de Puertos del Pacífico (INCOP): […]
QCOSTARICA — Some 3,000 kilometers of roads divide the MOPT and the municipalities and the question of who should be responsible for their maintenance? A decree signed by the government of Rodrigo Chaves caused the municipal sector to come out together to complain about an alleged transfer of responsibilities. For […]
The Costa Rican Ministry of Health reported on Thursday a second death due to infection caused by the screwworm, a larva that flies deposit in wounds or mucous membranes of warm-blooded animals. In the Central American country, 11 patients infected with myiasis have been reported so far, according to health […]
For most individuals, dental implants represent the optimal choice for replacing damaged, unhealthy, or missing teeth. However, the high cost associated with this premium tooth replacement option can be surprising. This is why many opt to travel overseas to seek treatment. How Much Do Dental Implants Cost? When inquiring for […]