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, […]
Monthly Archives: October 2024
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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 […]
Creepy tales are all a part of folklore. Halloween is not considered a traditional holiday in Costa Rica, but the lore here is rich in scary stories. Although few people truly believe in haunts these days, it never hurts to pay attention. It has been said that these tales are […]
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, […]
Although Halloween pumpkin pie may not be a tradition in Costa Rica, pumpkin squashes are definitely alive and well here. Of course, they don’t look quite the same as their orange-colored northern relatives (Curcurbita pepo), but they certainly make delicious pumpkin pies! Known as ayote in Spanish (Curcubita maxima), this […]
Costa Rican women are at the forefront of developing the country’s agricultural sector in rural areas, significantly impacting sustainable farming and livestock management. The Scaling up Climate Ambition on Land Use and Agriculture through Nationally Determined Contributions and National Adaptation Plans (SCALA) program, led by FAO and UNDP, has empowered […]
Q24N (EFE) Executives from Scotiabank, HSBC and Citibanamex, among other financial institutions, met at the 11th National Convention of SOC Financial Advisors in the Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico, to address the growing problem of mortgage fraud in Latin America, which has tripled in the last three years. The objective […]
QCOSTARICA — After facing one of the driest years recorded in the basins that feed the country’s hydroelectric plants, the Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN) – National Electric System – shows a recovery in Arenal, its largest and most important reservoir. To date, it exceeds 539 meters above sea level (masl), […]