San José, the capital of Costa Rica, is not only the country’s political and cultural hub but also an emerging destination for those seeking an exciting nightlife experience. The vibrant energy of this city comes alive after the sun dips below the horizon, offering a plethora of bars, clubs, live […]
Daily Archives: December 10, 2024
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The new Family Procedural Code in Costa Rica has been in effect for ten weeks, a regulation that, among other things, introduced the direct marriage system before the Civil Registry of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal. (TSE). With this, a civil or religious wedding is no longer necessary, but the marriage […]
At least 229 people have been victims of torture after being detained in Nicaragua since the protests against the government of Daniel Ortega in 2018, the human rights organization Nicaragua Nunca Más Collective reported on Tuesday. “The testimonies of 229 survivors of torture have been documented,” the report from the […]
Chef Christopher Carpentier, former judge of Masterchef Colombia, is in Costa Rica as a special guest at the grilling event organized by EPA, which took place this past weekend. Known simply as “Chris,” this Chilean opened a restaurant, culinary school, and store called Ilatina in Bogotá months ago. Last week, […]
More than 4.5 million Venezuelan refugees and migrants residing in Latin America and the Caribbean have regularized their migratory status since 2019, of which 1.3 million did so in 2024 alone, thanks to a new strategy that aids their integration, announced the Regional Platform for Inter-Agency Coordination for Venezuelan Refugees […]
Introduction In the pursuit of a perfect smile and a healthy oral environment, water flossers have become the choice of an increasing number of people. Facing common oral issues such as yellowing teeth, plaque, and gum diseases, water flossers offer unique cleaning methods that traditional floss and toothbrushes cannot match. […]
Fuel theft has become a significant challenge for Costa Rican authorities, with criminal organizations siphoning fuel illegally from the Costa Rican Petroleum Refinery (RECOPE) pipeline. More than 600 agents from the Judicial Investigation Organism (OIJ) are conducting extensive operations to dismantle two criminal networks dedicated to fuel theft. These efforts […]
Costa Rica faces a significant risk of internet disruption via the Maya-1 Cable, a vital sub-marine link that connects through the province of Limón. The cable, operated by an international consortium that includes the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), was established with an operational period of 25 years. This period […]
After putting an end to gang violence, the President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, has taken on a new and controversial challenge: reintroducing mining—banned since 2017—to transform a slow-growing economy. The president stated that it is “absurd” for mining to be prohibited in a country that holds “the world’s highest […]
QCOSTARICA – Costa Rica’s Maikol Yordan (Michael Jordan), personified by Mario Chacón, faces a new and fun challenge, going back to school. The movie by the comedy troupe, La Media Docena (Half Dozen), sees the iconic character when he traveled around the world in his first appearance on the big […]