QCOSTARICA — The possibility of promoting new public-private alliances in the health sector is once again a topic of discussion at a critical time for the Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social (CCSS) The threat of resignation of 2,000 medical specialists in the coming days if their salary demands are not […]
Monthly Archives: December 2024
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QCOSTARICA — Although the numbers of the Costa Rican economy are positive, most consumers believe that this is not the best time to make large investments, such as buying a house or a car. The Encuesta de Confianza del Consumidor (Consumer Confidence Survey), conducted by the School of Statistics of […]
QCOSTARICA – In a few weeks, starting on January 1, 2025, platforms such as Uber and AirBnb, will be gathering additional information from their partners, people who make a few extra bucks by renting out spaces in their homes, giving strangers rides in their car or create online content for […]
QCOSTARICA — The paperless cross-border trade initiative was created within the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement, which seeks, among other things, the digitalization of the information flows necessary for goods and services to cross borders, abandoning paper and opting for digital systems such as electronic […]
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warned on Tuesday that cases of dengue, Oropouche, and avian flu (H5N1) have risen this year across the Americas. The region is experiencing its worst dengue epidemic since records began in 1980, with over 12.6 million cases—nearly three times more than in 2023, according […]
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 […]
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 […]