QCOSTARICA — When the evening papers told me about the magnificent gesture of José María Figueres Ferrer, swinging a demolition sledgehammer to knock down the walls of the Bella Vista Barracks and declaring the National Army dissolved, I did not want to believe it. The first was romantic and symbolic, […]
Daily Archives: October 31, 2024
Problems with the runway at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia, Costa Rica, have caused significant inconveniences for airlines and travelers. The airport operator, CORIPORT, acknowledged that at least four airlines were on the verge of canceling their operations at this crucial terminal. Immediate runway repairs are essential to ensure optimal conditions for receiving flights. However, […]
QCOSTARICA — In Costa Rica, people over 45 face great obstacles to accessing the labor market, despite their extensive experience, social and economic barriers continue to limit their employment opportunities. With a population that is projected to reach 17% of older people in 2043, the inclusion of this group in […]
The persecution of religious figures in Nicaragua, particularly those of the Catholic Church, has intensified since the 2018 protests against President Daniel Ortega’s government. According to a recent report by Colectivo Nicaragua Nunca Mas, a human rights organization operating in exile from Costa Rica, the situation has reached unprecedented levels […]