Q24N (BBC) Almost four months after the controversial presidential elections in Venezuela, the United States government recognized the opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as “president-elect” of Venezuela. “The people of Venezuela spoke emphatically on July 28 and made @EdmundoGU the president-elect. Democracy demands respect for the will of the voters,” […]
Monthly Archives: November 2024
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RICO’s Q — It could be assumed that providing for the well-being of parents during their old age, especially when they do not generate their own income or have a pension, is a logical and unquestionable fact for children. However, this is not always the case. The Código de Familia […]
QCOSTARICA — The national weather service, Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), forecasts that the transition period to the dry season will begin in Costa Rica in the coming weeks. After the country went through a historic storm during the first two weeks of November, it is expected that the dry season […]
QCOSTARICA — Traffic congestion, garbage problems, and other obstacles are no longer only in the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM), but present in “intermediate cities”, localities that were called to balance more the access to services in Costa Rica and thus promote development. These are Ciudad Quesada, Puntarenas, Guápiles, Turrialba, Liberia, […]
Costa Rica’s Immigration Police announced the arrest of a 38-year-old Syrian national suspected of ties to terrorist activities on Tuesday. The arrest took place at the Paso Canoas border crossing, where the individual’s identity was confirmed through police and biometric filters during entry control. “The foreigner stated that he had […]
Latin America is a vast and varied region full of opportunities for travellers from around the world, and there’s never been a better time to discover its wonders. For those unfamiliar with the region, Latin America includes both Central and South America, as well as Mexico and parts of the […]
Wildlife trafficking poses a grave threat to Costa Rica’s biodiversity, with species like snakes and turtles among the most targeted. Despite strict laws and international agreements, weak enforcement and systemic issues such as corruption allow this illegal trade to flourish, endangering ecosystems and wildlife populations across the country. Snakes, turtles, […]
The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Costa Rica, Rawdha Al Otaiba, presented the opportunities for cooperation between the two countries at an event held at the Latin American University of Science and Technology. (ULACIT). Before an audience composed of students, professors, diplomats, and businesspeople, the ambassador emphasized […]
Approximately 28 Costa Rican organizations and citizens in general, with digital and physical signatures, are demanding the resignation of Franz Tattenbach Capra, as Minister of Environment and Energy. The actions are following the powers established in Article 9 and Article 11, second paragraph of the Political Constitution of the Republic […]
Through a virtual platform, the four countries driving the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade, and Sustainability (ACCTS) signed the final text this past Friday. It is a pioneering instrument that is the first in history to use disciplines from different areas of trade policy to combat climate change and promote […]