Fireworks, tears, free food, and a shower of congratulations. Guatemala celebrates this Wednesday its first gold medal in Olympic Games history, obtained by shooter Adriana Ruano in the trap shooting event at Paris-2024. “Guatemala’s Olympic history is written in golden letters thanks to Adriana Ruano. First Olympic medal for a […]
Daily Archives: July 31, 2024
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The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) has warned about the sexual and labor exploitation of many young people in Costa Rica by human trafficking groups. According to the OIJ, criminal organizations lure young people with phones, clothes, or makeup to recruit them. In 2023, twenty-three complaints were registered. Of these, twelve […]
The vibrancy of electronica music festivals is a sensory overload in the best possible way. Imagine a world where the boundaries of sound and visuals blend seamlessly together, creating an immersive experience that transcends the ordinary. That’s what you get when you step into an electronica music festival. Electricity in […]
The word, the word, have you heard the word? The word is ‘Referendum’. Our populist president, Rodrigo Chaves, had proposed that numerous issues facing the country be put to a national vote. This referendum even had a name: Ley Jaguar. Among the changes that were to be put to a […]
Costa Rica is one of the few countries in the world that has never had a standing army. This unique decision, made in 1948, has had significant economic benefits for the country. Without the burden of maintaining a military, Costa Rica has been able to redirect funds towards other areas, […]
The economies of Central America need to strengthen their “financial resilience” against the effects that climate change may cause, representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicated this Tuesday in Costa Rica. At the end of the XVIII Regional Conference on Central America and the Dominican Republic, Nigel Chalk, Deputy […]
The President of the Republic, Rodrigo Chaves, repudiated this Sunday the proclamation of Nicolás Maduro as the winner of the presidential elections in Venezuela, which he described as “fraudulent.” “The government of Costa Rica categorically repudiates the proclamation of Nicolás Maduro as president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, which […]
In a troubling development, racist hate speech on social media has doubled in Costa Rica over the past year, according to a report from the United Nations office in the country. The report, which covers the period from June 2023 to May 2024, revealed a staggering 102% increase in expressions […]
Costa Rica is on the edge of its seat, eagerly anticipating a public transportation overhaul that promises to address the severe traffic congestion and environmental issues plaguing the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM). Despite numerous government pledges to build a comprehensive train system, these plans have yet to come to fruition. […]
Costa Rica is finally cracking down on the wild west of bicimotos, those motorized bicycles that have been cruising the streets like they own the place. If you’re one of the thousands who rely on these two-wheeled wonders, buckle up (or, more appropriately, helmet up), because the rules are about […]