Hundreds of Salvadorans protested on Saturday to demand the release of “innocent” individuals imprisoned during President Nayib Bukele’s crackdown on gangs. The demonstration, which took place in the historic center of the city, was joined by doctors and teachers calling for improved public services. “Freedom now,” read a banner carried […]
Monthly Archives: November 2024
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Thanksgiving, or acción de gracias in Spanish, is an all-American tradition that has made its way into the heart of Costa Rica. The large number of U.S. citizens now living and traveling in our country has spawned different ideas for hotels and restaurants trying to capture the essence of this […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Nutcracker show will have four performances at the Eugene O’Neill Theater of the Costa Rican-North American Cultural Center. The Nutcracker has become a Christmas tradition; full of magic and illusion, but also with a lot of history. Based on the story by E.T.A. Hoffman: “The Nutcracker and the Mouse […]
Around 200 entrepreneurs will gather to present their proposals at the Christmas Festival, an event that aims to promote that year-end gifts have a sense of local support and sustainable options. The festival will take place from December 20 to 22, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Plaza Roosevelt, […]
The recent heavy rains in Costa Rica have caused significant damage to the country’s already deteriorating road network. According to the National Roads Council (CONAVI), many national roads have been affected by issues including landslides, flooding, and severe infrastructure damage. “We have not yet compiled a comprehensive count of damages, […]