El gasto total acumulado del Gobierno de la República al mes de mayo creció en ¢290.334 millones en comparación con el mismo periodo del año anterior, alcanzando así los ¢3,7 billones (millones de millones). Esta partida equivale al 7,6% del producto interno bruto (PIB) del país, cifra que aumentó en […]
Monthly Archives: July 2024
QCOSTARICA.COM — In the framework of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the participation of former Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla stands out not only as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), but also for her recent meeting with a sports legend. Chinchilla, who became the first Costa Rican […]
Q24N — A parody of the Last Supper during Friday’s opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics sparked a backlash, including from Bishop Robert Barron of Minnesota. Drag queens parodied Leonardo da Vinci’s rendition of the Last Supper, Jesus Christ’s final meal with his disciples. In a video post on […]
The international organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) denounced on Friday the disappearance, for two weeks, of Nicaraguan journalist Fabiola Tercero, amid a “wave of repression against the opposition press” in Nicaragua by Daniel Ortega’s government. Tercero has been “whereabouts unknown” since July 12 when “police forcibly entered” her home in […]
A Bold Statement or Just Plain Insanity? The opening ceremony of the Olympics has always been a spectacle, a chance for the host country to showcase its culture and send a message to the world. This year, however, the message was loud and clear – and it wasn’t exactly what […]
As the sun dips below the horizon, the sky transforms into a canvas of pastel hues, a gentle precursor to the grand finale that is the full moon rising over the ocean. The beach, once a vibrant hub of activity, begins to quiet down as the stars start to twinkle […]
Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino on Friday accused the Venezuela authorities of blocking a flight carrying a group of former Latin American presidents hoping to observe this weekend’s elections in that country. The Copa Airlines plane with former Panamanian leader Mireya Moscoso and other ex-presidents on board was not allowed […]
The spiritual consequences of cannabis consumption are a complex and multifaceted topic, with many individuals reporting profound effects on their spiritual well-being. For some, cannabis use can be a powerful tool for spiritual growth, self-discovery, and connection to a higher power. However, for others, it can also lead to negative […]
Potrero Beach in Guanacaste has become an accessible beach for people with disabilities, reduced mobility, and senior citizens. The beach features 33 meters of retractable walkways and an amphibious chair provided by Las Buenas Acciones Verdes de Monge in collaboration with the Costa Rican Network of Accessible Tourism. The accessible […]
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the annexation of Nicoya County, Coopenae, the Environmental Bank Foundation (FUNBAM), and the Volunteer Fire Brigade (AAAS Tamarindo) have joined forces to initiate the Bicentennial Forests Project. In the first stage, 1,000 endemic trees will be planted in San Francisco Park, part of the […]