The Environmental Prosecutor’s Office and the Prosecutor’s Office for Probity, Transparency, and Anticorruption reported that five people have been arrested in connection with an illegal logging investigation in the Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, located in the Talamanca canton. The Public Prosecutor’s Office stated that the events under investigation took place […]
Daily Archives: July 17, 2024
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Hard Rock Stadium defended the security measures in place for Sunday’s Copa America final after CONMEBOL accused the venue of ignoring advice that might have prevented the chaotic incidents that held up the game. The showpiece final between Colombia and Argentina at the Miami venue was delayed by 82 minutes […]
The Canton of Garabito in Costa Rica is home to some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the country, each offering its own unique charms and attractions that draw visitors from near and far. From popular surf spots to secluded coves fringed by lush vegetation, the beaches in […]
Jaco, a vibrant beach town located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, has cemented its reputation as a magnet for foreign visitors seeking sun, surf, and adventure. With its stunning natural beauty, world-class waves, lively nightlife, and diverse range of activities, Jaco offers a quintessential Costa Rican experience that […]
The US expat community in Jaco, Costa Rica is a vibrant and diverse group of individuals who have chosen to make this tropical paradise their home away from home. Nestled on the Pacific coast, Jaco offers a unique blend of natural beauty, laid-back lifestyle, and modern amenities that appeal to […]
The President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, proposed on Tuesday to exploit a gold deposit in the north of the country after winning a lawsuit against the Canadian mining company Infinito Gold, the former concessionaire, despite the ban on open-pit mining. “The main message is (that) there’s a lot of […]
Costa Rica played the United States women’s national team to a goal-less draw on Tuesday in the Americans’ sendoff match before departing for the Paris Olympics. US captain Lindsey Horan told a crowd of nearly 19,000 spectators they were undaunted about their chances in France despite the draw. “We wish […]
Thousands of hopeful and eager Costa Ricans awaited the results of yesterday’s lottery draw, in which one of the two massive jackpots is guaranteed to be won. The excitement surrounding the draw has led to an unprecedented rush for lottery tickets, with virtually none left. The Social Protection Board (JPS), […]
The Minister of Health, Mary Munive, warned that Costa Rica is on the verge of an unprecedented garbage crisis due to a serious problem with landfills. “We have a solid waste management crisis, and if we don’t do something now, we are going to be awash in garbage, probably by […]
QCOSTARICA — The General Directorate of Civil Aviation confirmed the death of the pilot, Carlos Noguera, 54, and copilot, Ismael Alvarado, 23, in a small plane that fell and caught fire in the Costa Rican South Pacific. “The aircraft accident occurred on the Carate landing strip, in the South Zone. […]