In Costa Rica, spotting a raccoon rummaging through garbage, a snake lounging in a garden, a puma strolling down a city street, or a sloth “smiling” at passing cars isn’t just a possibility—it’s becoming a regular occurrence. As urban areas expand, encroaching more into the natural habitats of these creatures, […]
Monthly Archives: June 2024
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Early this Saturday morning, a serene stroll along the picturesque shores of Jacó de Garabito turned somber when passersby discovered the body of a woman washed ashore in front of a beachside hotel near Bribrí Street. This unsettling incident has sparked both sorrow and concern among locals and tourists alike […]
the Costa Rican Ministry of Health confirmed a second death attributed to an infection caused by the screwworm. This lethal parasite, known scientifically as Cochliomyia hominivorax, targets warm-blooded animals, depositing its larvae in open wounds or mucous membranes. This recent fatality marks a significant public health concern, particularly since Costa […]
After the euphoria of Monday’s draw against Brazil, La Sele were brought back down to earth with a bump when they succumbed to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of an in-form Colombia on Friday afternoon, thanks to goals from Luis Díaz, Davinson Sánchez and Jhon Córdoba. In team news, […]
The Costa Rican Oil Refinery (RECOPE) denounced 20 former officials for approving payments totaling $2.1 million to the Ad Astra Rocket Company, founded by Franklin Chang. The complaint was filed with the Public Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday, June 26, for the alleged crime of breach of duty. The $2.1 million […]
QCOSTARICA — Friday afternoon, June 28, the findings of the intervention team of the Coopeservidores (now known as CS Ahorro y Crédito) were announced. Although it had already been announced that the savings and loans had to be closed due to its unviability, the numbers that justified this decision were […]
QCOSTARICA — Freddy Morera, who continues as vice minister of the Presidency (Chief of Staff) until Sunday, June 30, will be heading out the same door as her former boss, Natalia Diaz, who last Monday left her post as Ministra de la Presidencia. The departure, according to Morera, is for […]
QCOSTARICA — Colombia beat Costa Rica 3-0 to secure the lead in Group D and a pass to the Quarterfinals of the Copa América 2024. The Costa Rica national team, La Selección or La Sele, lost against Colombia, without a goal, in its second appearance in the group, at the […]
Q24N — The Costa Rican National Team struggled and saw the defensive strength it had with Brazil fall, against a superior and forceful Colombia, which gave a reality check to the national team. The conclusive defeat of 0 to 3 leaves the outlook very difficult for a possible classification to […]
Led by their stars James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz, Colombia broke through Costa Rica’s defense, thrashing them 3-0 this Friday in the hot Glendale, Arizona, and qualified in advance for the quarterfinals of the 2024 Copa América in the United States. The Cafeteros, coached by Argentine Néstor Lorenzo, extended their […]