During his flight to Indonesia, Pope Francis greeted journalists and received several gifts, including a glove from a young Costa Rican Catholic who has been dedicated to cleaning and collecting garbage from the country’s beaches, contributing significantly to environmental conservation. Eva Fernández, a journalist from Spain’s COPE network, presented the […]
Monthly Archives: September 2024
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Clearing Up the Confusion In recent weeks, you may have come across alarming headlines about a so-called “sloth virus,” stirring up concerns about these gentle creatures. But before you start worrying about contracting a mysterious illness from a sloth, let’s set the record straight. The Sloth Conservation Foundation (SloCo) is […]
Price controls have long been a hot topic in economic debates, often seen as a double-edged sword. They might be intended to protect consumers, but what if they end up causing more harm than good? Let’s take a serious (and slightly humorous) look at what could happen if Kamala Harris’ […]
Corcovado’s Hidden Crisis Corcovado National Park, renowned as one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, is facing an unprecedented crisis. Illegal gold mining, fueled by lucrative profits and organized crime, is wreaking havoc on this ecological treasure. The once-protected sanctuary is now under siege, with criminal operations threatening […]
Why a Costa Rica Cruise Should Be on Your Bucket List Embarking on a cruise to Costa Rica isn’t just another vacation—it’s an immersion into the heart of Central America’s natural and cultural wealth. Whether you’re docking on the Caribbean or Pacific coast, Costa Rica promises an experience that blends […]
Dengue fever continues to pose a significant threat in Costa Rica, with contagion rates reaching alarmingly high levels. According to data from the Ministry of Health, August ended with a total of 19,011 cases, a sharp increase compared to the 6,951 cases recorded during the same period in 2023. Just […]
A Christmas Miracle for Cartago? In what could be the best early Christmas gift for the residents of Cartago, Costa Rica’s Minister of Public Works and Transport (MOPT), Mauricio Batalla, has promised the completion of a crucial infrastructure project by the end of the year. The much-anticipated six-lane overpass on […]
Costa Rica, a country born from the dramatic clash of tectonic plates millions of years ago, stands today as one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. The country’s unique geography, where North and South America meet, has created an extraordinary environment for the mingling of flora and fauna from […]
QCOSTARICA — Before Christmas, is the promise by the ministro de Obras Públicas y Transportes (MOPT), Mauricio Batalla, to Cartago residents. The six-lane overpass on the Ruta 2, which is part of the Traras – La Lima highway megaprojectm in Taras de Cartago, will allow residents to enter and leave […]
The approval of an ambitious €25 million project will allow Costa Rica to invest significantly in the development of green hydrogen as a complementary strategy to decarbonize its economy. The “Green Hydrogen for a Decarbonized Economy” project is designed to harness this clean energy as a viable alternative for sectors […]