Rosario Murillo, wife of Nicaraguan strongman Daniel Ortega and soon to be his co-president, is known for extravagant diatribes and eccentric outfits. But Nicaraguans are under no illusion. Behind the colorful, hippie-esque exterior, critics say, is a ruthless authoritarian who has helped run her husband’s increasingly dictatorial regime with an […]
Daily Archives: November 23, 2024
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Costa Rica continues to lead the charge in sustainable tourism by championing the Baku Declaration on Climate Action, unveiled on November 20 at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. The declaration, endorsed by over 50 countries, highlights tourism’s critical role in combating climate change and building […]
QCOSTARICA — From heavy to constant rains, Costa Rica, almost overnight went from ‘red’, ‘orange’ and ‘yellow’ alerts to ‘green’ for five of the seven regions, due to the strong winds and Cold Push #2. The areas not affected by the alert are the Central and South Pacific (basically the […]
Part of the fun of moving from a temperate climate to the tropics is the discovery of new fruits. During my first year in Costa Rica, I was treated to a variety of new tropical delights including guava, passion fruit, mamón chino, mangosteen, and water apple. Even the fruits that […]
QCOSTARICA — A loan from the Banco Mundial for US$160 million dollars will be used by the Government to repair at least 77 roads affected by the heavy and constant rains of the last two weeks. According to the Consejo Nacional de Vialidad (Conavi) – National Road Council, the indirect […]