October is the month of support and awareness for breast cancer. Throughout all the weekends of the month, Walmart will hold a hair donation campaign, which will be used to make wigs that are given to people suffering from the illness. A group of volunteer stylists will be doing the […]
Daily Archives: October 8, 2024
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In a world where success is valued based on certain tangible and material achievements, it is relatively common for people to feel compelled to work harder, sacrifice hours of sleep, and postpone self-care in favor of what is supposedly going to lead them to success. However, this trend can lead […]
In Costa Rica, hunting crocodiles is not only a controversial action but also a crime that can lead to serious legal consequences. According to Law No. 7,317 on Wildlife Conservation, those who violate this regulation face prison sentences of one to three years. This regulation protects crocodiles, considered part of […]
Costa Rica has seen a major growth in the transition towards electric vehicles. The Costa Rican Electric Mobility Association (ASOMOVE) estimated that in 2023, 12,219 electric cars, motorcycles, bicycles, light-duty vehicles, buses, and cargo trucks were circulating in the country. ASOMOVE’s data showed that the accumulated total so far this […]
Fights between inmates from different gangs were common at La Tolva prison in Honduras. Now that the government has acted and managed to establish some peace, some prisoners are starting to request job opportunities to “reintegrate into society.” In this maximum-security prison in Morocelí, 50 km east of Tegucigalpa, 1,755 […]
Costa Rica’s health authorities are on high alert due to a surge in dengue fever cases. As of the week ending September 23, 2023, 12,357 cases were reported. In 2024, this figure more than doubled to 24,965 cases, marking a sharp 202% increase. The Ministry of Health reports that 1,537 […]
In a recent effort to combat the illegal harvesting of sea turtle eggs, the Control and Protection Program of the Osa Conservation Area (ACOSA), which is part of Corcovado National Park and the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), successfully detained two individuals engaged in this criminal activity. These arrests […]
QCOSTARICA — Take note that the United States Embassy and Consular Section in San José, Costa Rica, will be closed next Monday, October 14, commemorating Columbus Day. The U.S. federal holiday commemorates explorer Christopher Columbus’ landing in the New World on October 12, 1492. Although his explorations were financed by […]
Cycling enthusiasts, gear up! L’Étape Costa Rica by Tour de France is making its grand return, and this year, the event promises to be bigger and better than ever. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or someone looking to challenge yourself, this event offers a perfect opportunity to ride in a […]
QCOSTARICA — After six years of its last participation, Costa Rican cinema returns to Korea this month, with participation in the Busan International Film Festival; to be held from October 2 to 11, and the Busan Latin Film Festival 2024, from October 17 to 20. In the two events, national […]