The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the National Institute of Music (INM), has opened the call for participation in aptitude tests aimed at children and young people, aged 8 to 15, without musical training, to begin their studies in the 2025 academic year. “We are inviting children and young […]
Monthly Archives: November 2024
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Coral reefs, often called the rainforests of the sea, are critical to the health of our planet, supporting over one-quarter of all marine species. Sadly, these ecosystems face unprecedented threats due to climate change. In Costa Rica, rising ocean temperatures have devastated 90% of the corals in Bahía Ballena, a […]
Extreme poverty in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province has surged from 1.9% in 2021 to 3.9% in 2024, doubling in just three years. Workers in construction, lodging, and food services have been hit hardest, according to a recent analysis by the Observatory of Tourism, Migration, and Sustainability (Obtur) at the Chorotega […]
The constitutional reform proposed by President Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua strikes at the heart of the state by creating the position of “co-president” for his wife, Rosario Murillo, eliminating the independence of government branches, undermining political pluralism, and increasing social control. Key Elements of the Reform The Succession Plan Former […]
QCOSTARICA — The regulating authorities on public services, Autoridad Reguladora de los Servicios Públicos (Aresep), indicated that there are only 125 public charging points for electric cars in the country, despite the fact that the are currently an estimated 17,500 electric vehicles circulating in Costa Rica. And the number of […]
QCOSTARICA — According to the Informe Local de Análisis del Femicidio – Local Femicide Analysis Report, 28 cases were reported in 2020, of which 15 were carried out with a degree of torture. “In 15 of the 28 femicides, acts of torture were identified. One of the victims was tied […]
QCOSTARICA — The Municipalidad de San José (MSJ) – Municipality of San José – intends that the 199 buildings identified as totally or partially abandoned be converted into housing to continue the repopulation of the central part of the capital city. Diego Miranda, the mayor of San José, made the […]
Located on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, Manuel Antonio is a captivating destination for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and families. Despite being one of the smallest national parks, Manuel Antonio National Park spans 1,983 hectares and is renowned for its remarkable biodiversity, housing over 100 species of mammals and nearly […]
A total of 294,000 migrants have crossed the inhospitable Darién jungle en route to the United States so far this year, a 39% decrease compared to the same period last year, according to the Panamanian government.“There has been a 39% decrease in the flow of migrants through the Darién,” said […]
Have you heard of gymtimidation? If you are a beginner at the gym, it is likely that you experience this feeling of intimidation, even if you don’t name it. Let’s see what it consists of and, above all, how to overcome it. The truth is that the fear and anxiety […]