Have you ever imagined yourself appreciating sculptures at a depth between 2 and 5 meters depending on the tide? It seems something out of the ordinary, but it is totally real and you can do it in Costa Rica. The Underwater Museum of Punta Leona, in the Central Pacific, specifically […]
Daily Archives: August 2, 2024
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It is Aug. 2, and thousands of pilgrims are setting out on foot to join in the celebrated 22-kilometer walk from San José to the Basílica Nuestra Señora de los Angeles (at right) in Cartago, east of the capital. Actually, people can start the pilgrimage, or romería, from anywhere they […]
Ecuador and Costa Rica recognized Edmundo González Urrutia’s victory in the Venezuelan elections over Nicolás Maduro, who was declared the winner amid allegations of fraud. The Ecuadorian presidency stated on social media platform X that González Urrutia was the “legitimate winner” of the vote. Similarly, Costa Rica’s foreign ministry declared […]
Its moving fast at the Paris Olympics! Our own Brisa Hennessy has now made Costa Rican history by advancing to the semifinals after defeating her Brazilian rival, Luana Silva. Hennessy earned her spot with scores of 3.20 and 3.17, totaling 6.37, while Silva scored 5.47. Demonstrating remarkable tenacity, confidence, and […]
On the morning of Aug. 2, 1635, a young indigenous girl named Juana Pereira went to collect firewood as she did every morning. She was walking barefoot through the brush near a spring when she was surprised by a figure of a woman holding a child in her arms. The […]
Q24N (VOA) CARACAS, Venezuela – The United States government on Thursday recognized Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of the South American country’s presidential election, discrediting the results announced by electoral authorities who declared President Nicolás Maduro the victor. “Given the overwhelming evidence, it is clear to the […]
QCOSTARICA – Foreign Minister Arnoldo Andre Tinoco has announced that Costa Rica will grant political asylum to Venezuela’s opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez. “The government of the republic announces that we are prepared to grant political asylum, and refuge in Costa Rica, both to María Corina Machado […]
Q REPORTS (InsightCrime.org) María Amalia Matamoros found herself in a difficult position in late June 2024, when she got a message from her friend Marcos*, asking if it was possible to sell an organ for as much as $200,000. Matamoros, a Costa Rican surgeon and former president of the Latin […]
Today, thousands of faithful Catholics celebrate the Day of the Virgin of Los Angeles, Patroness of Costa Rica. This day honors a revered figure whose original image is small and crafted from volcanic rock, graphite, and jade. Her devotees affectionately call her “La Negrita.” According to tradition, on August 2, […]
QCOSTARICA – Costa Rican lawmakers have advanced a proposed constitutional amendment to allow the extradition of Costa Rican drug traffickers and terrorists wanted by foreign authorities, highlighting growing concern that organized crime is corrupting the judiciary’s ability to confront it. The bill, introduced last year, is headed to the full […]