About a year ago, I was riding my bicycle in the foothills above where I live when I arrived at a small town with a banner strung across the road that read: COMUNIDAD UNIDO CONTRALAHAMPA RATAATRAPADA-RATALINCHADA. Translated: Community united against the criminal world. Bad guy (Rat) caught- Bad guy lynched. […]
Monthly Archives: September 2024
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The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) has issued a warning about the formation of a Central American Monsoon Gyre, which began affecting the region yesterday. This weather phenomenon is expected to significantly increase rainfall across Costa Rica, particularly along the Pacific coast. Its influence is expected to persist throughout the weekend […]
QCOSTARICA — Because the government’s actions have not been forceful in stopping drug trafficking, Sofía Guillén questioned the commitment of the Rodrigo Chaves administration to stop drug trafficking, while asserting that we live in a narco-state and that she believes that the government promotes it by action or omission. “I […]
QCOSTARICA — The growth of drug trafficking groups in the country is causing Costa Rica to challenge Mexico for first place in the region in cocaine transshipment to the United States and Europe, according to a report by The New York Times on Sunday under the title “How a tourist […]
By Michale Gabriel – When I watch the news and observe a campaign filled with vitriol, name calling, untruths, mocking, and bullying, and conversely, observe a campaign filled with love, hope, respect, and possibility while recognizing where we’ve failed and must do better, I am reminded of this story from […]
Carlos Alcaraz has admitted to being starstruck when he first faced Rafael Nadal, saying that facing the 22-time Grand Slam champion was “kind of a nightmare”. Speaking in Berlin on Thursday ahead of the Laver Cup, the 21-year-old Alcaraz reflected on his on-court battles with fellow Spaniard Nadal. “It was […]
Costa Rica is home to thousands of unique animal species, many of which captivate scientists from around the world. Among these fascinating creatures is the anole lizard, a small, semi-aquatic reptile that inhabits the country’s lush rainforests. Recently, Lindsey Swierk, an assistant research professor of biological sciences at Binghamton University […]
The government’s monetary policy has significantly impacted various sectors of the country. In this context, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) announced that the Mexican company Promotora y Desarrolladora Mexicana de Infraestructura S.A. DE C.V. (PRODEMEX), responsible for building the Cartago hospital, has withdrawn its bid. PRODEMEX cited the […]
The Minister of Security, Mario Zamora, confirmed the arrest of a Tajikistan citizen at Costa Rica’s northern border for alleged ties to the terrorist group ISIS. The arrest occurred on August 27 in the border town of Los Chiles, located in the province of Alajuela. “He was arrested in the […]
QCOSTARICA — With the right Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and the necessary technical knowledge, anyone could muddy the 2026 presidential campaign with “deepfakes.” These are images, videos, audios and other multimedia content generated through these new technological tools, which have enormous potential for productivity and education, but also to generate […]