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 […]
Monthly Archives: August 2024
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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 […]
Q REPORTS (Confidencial) Dozens of people have been arbitrarily arrested in the last hours in Venezuela, following multiple protests in Caracas and other cities of the country, in view of the widely questioned victory of Nicolás Maduro, after the presidential elections of Sunday, July 28. The Chavista regime confirmed several […]
Q24N (VOA) The former chief of the Honduran National Police was sentenced Thursday to 19 years in prison after he pleaded guilty in a conspiracy to protect shipments of cocaine destined for the United States. Juan Carlos Bonilla Valladares, 64, better known as “El Tigre” or “The Tiger,” was a […]
Q24N (VOA) Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro said he asked the country’s Supreme Court to conduct an audit of the presidential election after opposition leaders disputed his claim of victory and amid international calls to release detailed vote counts. Maduro told reporters Wednesday that the ruling party is also ready to […]
Do you know about the organization CREMA Costa Rica? CREMA stands for Centro de Rescate de Especies Marinas Amenazadas, is a non-profit organization registered in Costa Rica founded in 2010 and its vision is a healthy Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean, with many species and capable of providing the resources we […]
Costa Rican surfer Brisa Hennessy has advanced to the quarterfinals after a standout performance in her second heat. Competing against Portugal’s Yolanda Hopkins, Hennessy overcame an early deficit to secure a decisive victory. The heat began with Hopkins leading, scoring 6.33 points. Despite this initial setback, Hennessy displayed her skill […]
The recognition for the dedication and effort that we have in every area of our lives, at the moment we least expect it, can be recognized, the proof of this is Milagro Mena, a 31-year-old Costa Rican, native of Puntarenas. It fills us with joy to write about who was […]