Amid candles, music, and abundant alcohol, thousands of devotees celebrated San Simón on Monday in an indigenous town in Guatemala. San Simón is a popular saint to whom drug traffickers, prostitutes, migrants, and merchants pray. His followers ask for favors in love, health, or business and celebrate his “birthday” every […]
Monthly Archives: October 2024
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Q24N — The government of Panama will fine between US$1,000 and US$5,000 dollars “any foreign person” who enters the country illegally through the border with Colombia, a sanction that, however, will be adjusted to the conditions of “vulnerability” of the immigrants. The fines are contemplated in Executive Decree 194, approved […]
Q24N (EFE) An agreement between Panama and the United States to repatriate irregular migrants crossing the Darien Gap, in force since last July, has reduced the transit through that jungle of Ecuadorian citizens by 92% and that of Colombians by 65%, the US Embassy in Panama said last week. The […]
The 16th edition of the world’s largest conference on nature protection officially kicks off this Monday in Colombia, with the participating countries pressured by the UN chief to “move from words to action” and increase a multimillion-dollar fund to halt biodiversity loss. At the opening of this COP16 held the […]
The Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS), together with the Occupational Health Council (CSO), has launched a national campaign to promote mental health in the workplace. Under the slogan “It’s time to prioritize mental health in the workplace,” this initiative takes place from October 8 to 18, 2024, and […]
Introduction Black Friday is the time of year when savvy shoppers and fashion enthusiasts eagerly hunt for the best deals, and 2024 is shaping up to be no exception. With its reputation for jaw-dropping discounts, Black Friday has become a significant event for eyewear lovers looking to snag premium frames […]
The Mexican celebration of Día de Muertos has gained popularity worldwide in recent years, and Costa Rica is no exception. Part of this is the Katrinas Fest, which has five editions of bringing the music, images, and gastronomy of the commemoration to the Costa Rican capital. All day activities The […]
Costa Rica has earned a spot among the top 10 countries globally for environmental protection, as reported in the latest Nature Conservation Index. This Index, which evaluated 180 countries based on their ecosystem protection efforts, underscores Costa Rica’s commitment to biodiversity and sustainable development. Leading the ranking is Luxembourg, with […]
Like all cultures, Costa Rica’s has its share of legends. These tales are meant to be scary to keep people in line. Who’s going to venture out for a little mischief knowing that the headless man, the beauty who turns into a beast, the devil dog, witches or creatures who […]
Unless the whole of your Costa Rica experience is confined to downtown San Jose, your travels in Costa Rica are going to involve Ticos of the bovine variety. Cows are an integral part of rural Costa Rican culture. They’re providers of meat and milk, they’re savings accounts on four legs, […]