Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández boasted of being a faithful ally of the United States in the fight against drugs, but on Wednesday a judge in New York sentenced him to 45 years for drug trafficking. President of Honduras from 2014 to 2022, it took just three months from […]
Monthly Archives: June 2024
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Costa Rica, renowned for its toucans, monkeys, and picturesque beaches, offers an idyllic setting that draws millions of tourists each year. Visitors are enchanted by the biodiversity and the opportunity to indulge in eco-tourism, relishing in the beauty that the natural world has to offer. The nation also boasts a […]
In the ever-expanding world of online trading and e-commerce, there lurks a dark underbelly where unscrupulous individuals, such as Dakota Reavis, operate to defraud unsuspecting buyers. This article serves as a stark warning against engaging with such entities, particularly in the niche but burgeoning market of sports trading cards. A […]
The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) issued a warning given that the Central American Monsoon Gyre will affect Costa Rica. According to Eladio Solano, an IMN specialist, the Central American gyre consists of a cyclonic circulation pattern, with winds rotating counterclockwise, much like a cyclone. Additionally, it involves a vast area […]
This summer, the USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10) is set to deploy to the U.S. Southern Command area of operations, marking a significant step in the U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet’s ongoing Continuing Promise 2024 mission. The mission, scheduled for July and August, underscores the United States Navy’s commitment […]
Get ready, reggaeton fans! Following in the footsteps of his partner, Karol G, Colombian sensation Ferxxo is set to electrify Costa Rica with a concert at the National Stadium on September 15th. As part of his Ferxxo Calipsis tour, this highly anticipated event promises to deliver an explosive musical experience, […]
In a groundbreaking move set to redefine pharmaceutical economics in Costa Rica, the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) has announced a strategy that could see drug prices plummet by an average of 87% compared to private pharmacy costs. This initiative, rooted in a comprehensive analysis by the Ministry of […]
Christina Merrild, a Tampa mother, thought she was concluding a week-long vacation with her two sons and friends with fond memories of Costa Rica. Instead, she found herself embroiled in a legal nightmare that began innocently enough in a customs line and ended with her in handcuffs, facing charges she […]
“The Lives of a Fruit” is an exhibition featuring 139 pieces created by Costa Rican artisans, designers, and artists who took on the challenge of crafting the most beautiful works from jícaros. The exhibit opens to the public on Friday, June 28, at 9 a.m., at the Cultural Heritage Office […]
QCOSTARICA — If you are Costa Rica and are going up against Brazil, a tie is like a win. Such was the case on Monday, at the SoFi Stadium in suburban Los Angeles, as the Ticos left Brazil frustrated and scoreless in a match that will be remembered for how […]