Costa Rican authorities have successfully seized over 1.5 tons of cocaine in the Pacific Ocean and apprehended five individuals involved in drug trafficking, as reported by the Ministry of Public Security on Sunday. This significant operation highlights Costa Rica’s ongoing battle against drug trafficking through its territorial waters, with the […]
Monthly Archives: November 2024
Critics have argued that libido problems are more a matter of mismatched sexual appetites in the couple, which would be better addressed with couples counseling. A small number of doctors specializing in women’s sexual health are trying to address what they describe as an almost total lack of support for […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica woke up this Monday morning on Orange Alert and the Comisión Nacional de Emergencias (CNE) – National Emergency Commission, reported 182 flood incidents in the last few hours. Most of them are concentrated in the Guanacaste cantons of Santa Cruz, Carrillo and Pococí in Limón. Likewise, […]
QCOSTARICA — The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) announced the closing of all public schools in the country for this Monday, November 11, and Tuesday, November 12. The decision, announced Sunday night, was made due to the heavy rains and saturation of the soil that affect a good part of […]
Q24n (EFE) Donald Trump’s victory in the US elections has set off alarm bells in Latin America, a region that anticipates drastic changes in bilateral relations, trade, immigration policy and security. Countries such as Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Cuba, Colombia and El Salvador are preparing to face possible economic and […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court determined that legislative file 23.986, “Law to guarantee preventive detention (remand or placing a defendant in custody) in crimes that threaten public safety,” is unconstitutional. The judges pointed out that the added principles such as “danger to the community” and “acts of terrorism directly […]
Hundreds of Costa Ricans marched this Sunday in opposition to abortion and headed to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR), where a case against El Salvador is being heard regarding a woman who was denied the right to terminate her pregnancy despite her life being at risk. The protesters, […]
Most travel experiences are learning experiences, and in Costa Rica, much of tourism markets itself as ecotourism. Yet, only a handful of programs stand out as both ecological and educational. For tourists looking to complement their beach time with something more impactful, Costa Rica offers opportunities to protect turtle eggs […]
Two powerful earthquakes shook southern Cuba this Sunday in quick succession, reported U.S. geologists, while Cuban authorities said no tsunami warning was issued, and no immediate deaths were reported. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) estimated the second tremor at a magnitude of 6.8. The earthquake occurred at a depth […]
Costa Rica is known for its beaches, its jungles, and for being home to many unique animal species. Whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation, Costa Rica has something for everyone. Pure life! So that you can enjoy without complications, we give you some tips for your trip: Best time […]