QCOSTARICA — The variation in the prices of goods and services continued to show a downward trend, reaching -0.14%, moving further away from the Central Bank’s target, according to data from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) – National Institute of Statistics and Census. This result marks a […]
Daily Archives: October 8, 2024
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Costa Rica has long been a global tourism hotspot, admired for its natural beauty, eco-tourism, and the warm embrace of the “Pura Vida” lifestyle. However, a growing problem threatens to erode the integrity of this industry—unlicensed vacation rentals. In a recent article, Casey Halloran, CEO of Costa Rican Vacations, voiced […]
QCOSTARICA — On the first anniversary of the start of the most brutal offensive by the State of Israel against the Palestinian population, especially in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, Costa Rican activists demonstrated in the streets, in the Legislative Assembly and at official events to demand a […]
At least 278 journalists have been forced to leave Nicaragua over the past six years to escape persecution by Daniel Ortega’s government, according to a report released this Monday by the Foundation for Freedom of Expression and Democracy (FLED). “The number of exiled journalists is approximately 278, including reporters, photographers, […]
In a bold move to combat illegal online gaming, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has sent cease-and-desist warnings to several Costa Rica-based operators, including Ace23 and Ace Per Head. These warnings come after the MGCB identified these platforms as operating illegally within Michigan, following a similar warning issued to […]
QCOSTARICA — The 7% growth in exports of goods in the cumulative January – August 2024 is not the only reference to the good export performance of Costa Rica. According to information from Trade Map – database of the International Trade Center (ITC) – Costa Rica is among the first […]
OP-ED by Barbara Steenstrup – In case you are a US citizen in Costa Rica who has still not voted, the following scenario should energize you to vote immediately – especially if you prefer Kamala Harris and Tim Walz over their opponents. The Presidential election in the United States is […]