According to the most recent investigation by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), focused on the Sixaola River watershed, a mixture of 33 pesticides has been detected contaminating its lower section, including the Gandoca Lagoon within the protected wildlife area. The report states that the intensive use of agrochemicals in […]
Monthly Archives: June 2024
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In a disturbing blend of modern technology and old-school crime, two young men have been apprehended in Costa Rica for exploiting digital rideshare platforms to orchestrate a series of vehicle thefts. The suspects, barely adults at 18 and 19 years old, stand accused of using these platforms not for convenient […]
Hologic, Inc., a Massachusetts-based titan in medical technology, has announced a significant expansion of its operations in Costa Rica, marking a pioneering step for the country’s life sciences sector. The launch of a new Cybersecurity Operations Center (SOC) in Costa Rica positions Hologic at the forefront of global cybersecurity efforts, […]
As the dust settles on the recent Trump verdict, a wave of jubilation has swept through certain quarters of American society. But for those quick to celebrate, it might be wise to pause and contemplate the grave implications of this moment. This isn’t just a courtroom drama; it’s a scenario […]
QCOSTARICA — While touring San Carlos, President Rodrigo Chaves made a significant shift in his speech about Costa Rica as a democracy on Friday. He stated that the country had been functioning as “a perfect dictatorship” for the past seven decades, since the 1948 Revolution. This new statement of criticism […]
In a saga befitting a modern-day fugitive, the Ministry of Public Security of Costa Rica announced the deportation of a Canadian national, simply known as Plasseraud-Thomas, back to his home country on Friday. This deportation marks the culmination of a series of dramatic international law enforcement actions that have recently […]
The research group from the University of Costa Rica (UCR), led by Dr. Óscar M. Chaves, has been investigating the unusual coloration in howler monkeys (Alouatta palliata) from 2021 to 2023. Typically, these monkeys are black with brown sides, but over the past decade, some have been observed with yellowish […]
QCOSTARICA (Guest Contributor) Costa Rica is widely recognized for its political stability, natural beauty, and quality of life (Nicoya in Guanacaste is a globally recognized blue zone, for example). Over the years, it has attracted a growing number of expatriates seeking a life change where they simplify the complex and […]
QCOSTARICA (Guest Contributor) Dreaming of owning a slice of paradise? Costa Rica offers not only lush landscapes and a stable political environment but also a friendly investment climate. Here’s what you need to know—and remember, contact your legal expert prior to making any decision. Understanding the basics: type of properties […]
Three days of fun, traditions, typical gastronomy, games, music and German culture promises the eleventh edition of Oktoberfest in Costa Rica.The event will take place from October 4 to 6, at the Pedregal Events Center. A celebration for everyone “It’s already 11 years of Oktoberfest in Costa Rica. This year […]