Sunscreen will be cheaper in Costa Rica after 33 deputies approved a bill in its second debate that lowers the Value Added Tax (VAT) for this product. With the bill’s approval, sunscreen will no longer be considered a luxury product, but rather a health product. As a result, this essential […]
Daily Archives: September 30, 2024
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Time is of the essence. All US citizens outside of the US are eligible to vote in the 2024 Presidential Election. If you haven’t been called, please get in touch for help@votefromabroadcr.org or 7106-9505 For months, members of Democrats Abroad Costa Rica have been calling other Democrats here and all […]
In order to protect, restore, and revitalize the marine ecosystems of the Gulf of Nicoya, a total of 1,050 coral fragments have been cultivated on Tortuga Island from June to September. The initiative, led by the State Distance University (UNED) Puntarenas branch and the Nautical Fishing Center of the National […]
General Humberto Ortega, former Minister of Defense and brother and critic of Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega, died on Monday in a military hospital in Managua due to cardiorespiratory arrest, the Nicaraguan Army reported. “The patient Humberto Ortega Saavedra, 77 years old, presented cardiorespiratory arrest, and after attending to him with […]
The rise of digital platforms has facilitated commerce but has also fueled illicit activities, including illegal wildlife trade. In the case of Costa Rica, these platforms have been used for illegal wildlife trade. Luis Diego Hernández, coordinating prosecutor of the Environmental Prosecutor’s Office, pointed out that this is a significant […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica celebrated World Tourism Day on Friday, September 27, highlighting its commitment to environmental, economic and social sustainability, which has made this activity one of the main drivers of the country. “We have never promoted mass tourism. Our tourism model is a sustainable model and from that […]
Panama, which will assume a seat as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in January, lamented on Sunday the decision of the Central American Parliament (Parlacen) to approve a request to incorporate Russia as an observer. The Panamanian government “deeply regrets the untimely decision of the Central American […]
QCOSTARICA — Every day, more and more women join the ranks of an industry that has historically been dominated by men. However, female empowerment, capabilities, professionalization and the skills that women have have opened the possibility for them to leave aside myths, fears or limitations and trust in the value […]
Q24N (EFE) The new foreign minister of Nicaragua, Valdrack Jaentschke, said last week that “humanity is in critical moments” due to the emergence of a new multipolar world order, and criticized the sanctions that the United States has imposed on Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua. “Humanity is in critical moments. Moments […]
Q24N (Abc7chicago.com) – Since his parents opened Irazu Restaurant 34 years ago, Henry Cerdas has noticed one thing about the patrons of the staple of Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood. “Our diners always seem happy,” Cerdas said. “That’s because they know that after 34 years, we are consistently delicious.” Irazu is also […]