Q24N (VOA/Reuters) Tripoli — Libyan authorities on Monday ordered the arrest of an airline official on charges of helping to illegally transport migrants to the United States via Nicaragua. The commercial director of Ghadames Air was under investigation for “committing an activity harmful to the interests of the country,” said […]
Daily Archives: July 16, 2024
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In a landmark decision, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) has dismissed the damages claim brought by Canadian company Infinito Gold against Costa Rica over a contentious mining project in Crucitas. This ruling, announced by the Costa Rican Presidential Office, marks the culmination of a protracted legal […]
En Costa Rica, mujeres de todas las edades sufren una “penalización de la maternidad” que las arroja a dejar sus estudios o trabajos. El sistema no está diseñado para que puedan superarse si deciden tener hijos, concluyó un análisis de la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE). […]
In a groundbreaking initiative, IDB Invest has partnered with Banco Nacional de Costa Rica (BNCR) to launch Costa Rica’s first blue bond. This collaboration is a significant step towards promoting the blue economy and sustainable development in the region. IDB Invest has committed $25 million to the $50 million bond […]
QCOSTARICA — There was complete madness on the street of San José and similar long lines across the country, as lottery buyers sought out their number for the “Acumulado” that will take place tonight, Tuesday, July 16. Image from Crhoy.com Similar chaos is expected today. However, many will disappointed as […]
Costa Rican YouTuber Donald De La Haye, also known as Deestroying, recently made headlines by participating in a high-stakes competition hosted by MrBeast, the most-followed YouTuber in the world. This event brought together 50 of the most popular content creators from the United States, all vying for a grand prize […]
The Presidency of Costa Rica announced this Monday that the international litigation filed by the Canadian mining company Infinito Gold has ended after Costa Rican Justice closed the gold deposit in 2010 due to environmental impact. “The Government of the republic is pleased to inform the country that Costa Rica […]
QCOSTARICA — Walmart Costa Rica announced its new initiative “Opportunity Tuesdays”, facilitating a way to apply for positions in its plants and Distribution Centers (CEDIS) with in-person interviews. This initiative stands out for eliminating traditional academic requirements, and prioritizing soft skills and schedule availability as criteria for recruitment. Despite eliminating […]
QCOSTARICA — San José, Costa Rica’s capital city, is the third most expensive city to live in Latin America according to the “Ranking sobre el costo de vida internacional Mercer 2024” (2024 International Cost of Living Ranking) published by Mercer. The report made public in June evaluates 226 cities around […]