Pope Francis has officially announced that Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonized during the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year 2025, specifically at the Jubilee of Teenagers from April 25 to 27. The canonization Mass is expected to take place on Sunday, April 27, at 10:30 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s […]
Monthly Archives: November 2024
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Monteverde is a breathtaking region of Costa Rica, renowned for its lush cloud forests and rich biodiversity. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, with its high humidity and unique ecosystem, is home to over 400 bird species, including the resplendent quetzal, making it a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The […]
According to the Global Climate Action Survey 2024, conducted by Gensler, Costa Rica is among the countries most severely impacted by extreme weather events attributed to climate change. The survey, which offers a global perspective on the perceptions of climate change and its effects, highlights the significant challenges faced by […]
If you live in a predominantly Tico barrio, you are likely familiar with vendedores ambulantes. These are the door-to-door salespeople who pass through selling eggs, mora, pejibaye, mamón chino, tamales, tomates, pasteles, and mucho mucho más. They may be on foot or in a vehicle that slowly passes by the […]
Q24N — In a move to tie up loose ends to consolidate himself as dictator and have complete control over the other powers of the State, Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega proposed a constitutional reform that would extend the presidential term by one more year, from five to six years, and […]
QCOSTARICA — By majority vote, Costa Rica’s legislators approved in the second and final debate the reform that allows the extradition of Costa Ricans who incur in crimes of international drug trafficking and terrorism. This in cases where the participation of Costa Ricans in international borders is proven. Bill 23,701, […]
RICO’s Q — Earlier this week, the dollar exchange ‘buy’ dipped below ¢500 colones to one US dollar, while the ‘sell’ remained above that level. The dollar exchange, in both the buy and sell, has not been below the ¢500 barrier since May 2008, however, it may be so in […]
QCOSTARICA — The repairs to the runway at the Guanacaste Airpoty (LIR) in Liberia were achieved in record time thanks to donations from two private companies. Due to the heavy rains affecting the province of Guanacaste in recent days, airport operations were shut down last Friday and Saturday and again […]
QCOSTARICA — The Legislative Branch is the institution with the lowest level of trust for Costa Ricans, according to the second report of the Freedom of Expression and Right to Information Program of the University of Costa Rica (Proledi). In a matter of one year, legislators lost three percentage points […]
Q24N (VOA) A new group of about 1,500 migrants left southern Mexico on Wednesday with the intention of reaching the United States before Donald Trump assumes the presidency on January 20, according to its members. They fear that after that date, legal options for migration will close and mass deportations […]