Last week, Costa Rica’s Ministry of Finance submitted the 2025 budget proposal to the Legislative Assembly, a key event closely watched by both local and international observers, particularly the expat community. The proposed budget for next year is ¢12.4 billion (approximately $22.96 million), reflecting a decrease from the 2024 budget […]
Monthly Archives: September 2024
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QCOSTARICA — In May 2022, more than two years ago and just after taking office, PUSC legislator Daniela Rojas presented a bill with the intention of implementing Microcréditos (small loans) that would mitigate the effects of the usury law (ley de usura in Spanish). The usury law, capping interest rates, […]
QCOSTARICA — A tip to the 911 hotline led to the arrest of a woman early Sunday morning for possessing at least eight bank cars, all of which under different names. She was also in possession of almost 4 million colones. The tip from a concerned citizen who had seen […]
Corcovado National Park, one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, is under severe threat from illegal gold mining, an activity that has reached alarming levels and is endangering the park’s delicate ecosystem. This crisis is driven by criminal groups exploiting the remote and dense forests of Corcovado as the […]
The Interview That Left Us with More Questions In a much-anticipated exclusive interview with Dana Bash, 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, Governor Tim Walz, had the chance to clarify their political policies and vision for the future. However, instead of offering clear and detailed insights, […]
The Great Cost of Living Debate Costa Rica has long been a dream destination for those looking to retire, work remotely, or simply enjoy the Pura Vida lifestyle. With its stunning natural beauty, stable government, and friendly locals, it’s no wonder that people from around the world are drawn to […]
Celebrating National Parks Month with a Significant Reopening Costa Rica is renowned for its commitment to conservation, and in celebration of National Parks Month, the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) and the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) have marked a significant milestone. The Hitoy Cerere Biological Reserve, one […]
Today we meet the black-bellied whistling-duck, a noisy, gregarious species of duck that might eat all of your rice. The black-bellied whistling-duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis) is known as the piche or pijije in Tico Spanish. They have long necks and legs, their feathers are a combination of brown, black and white, […]
A Celebration of Identity and Heritage Costa Rica is a country rich in cultural diversity, but few events capture the essence of its multicultural tapestry quite like Limón’s Gala Grand Parade. This annual celebration is not just a parade; it’s a vivid expression of Afro-Costa Rican culture, a dynamic and […]
Honduras’ Minister of Defense and his father, a deputy, who are the nephew and brother-in-law of President Xiomara Castro, resigned on Saturday amid a scandal over alleged links to drug trafficking, three days after the leftist leader canceled the extradition treaty with the United States. The Secretary of Congress, Carlos […]