Yesterday marked a historical milestone for Costa Rica: the 74th anniversary of women’s suffrage. On July 30, 1950, women in Costa Rica exercised their right to vote for the first time. The historic event took place during a plebiscite, where the towns of La Tigra and La Fortuna decided whether […]
Daily Archives: July 31, 2024
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Costa Rica prides itself on its rich natural heritage, but behind the lush rainforests and pristine beaches lies a growing problem: weak environmental laws. Despite an increase in environmental crime reports, actual judicial sentences tell a different story. Rising Crime, Weak Sentences The Ministry of Public Prosecutions has observed a […]
Corruption in government—an age-old problem that’s about as welcome as a skunk at a garden party. So why do we allow it? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you’d think. It involves a mix of ignorance, distraction, and vested interests. Let’s break it down. The Blissful Ignorance of the Masses […]
Q24N (DW) Over the past 10 years, Venezuela has seen a brain drain of unprecedented proportions, as 8 million people have left the South American country — about a quarter of its entire population. Suffering from a severe food crisis, hyperinflation and a massive loss of skilled workers, Venezuela’s economic […]
QCOSTARICA — Did you know? It was Clavillazo who gave Costa Rica its famous phrase: “pura vida”, perhaps the most representative phrase of the people of Costa Rica, who immortalize it in songs, sayings and even get tattoos of it. What few people know, is that José Antonio Hipólito Espino […]
Q24N (DW) Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada is the biggest drug trafficker in the world, and his Sinaloa cartel is the top supplier of drugs to the United States, according to the US Department of Homeland Security. But how did the cartel gain so much power? It was founded at the […]