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. […]
Monthly Archives: December 2024
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 […]
QCOSTARICA — At least 15 of the 19 Costa Ricans who were imprisoned in Nicaragua for various crimes in the country, and who were returned to Costa Rica Saturday at midnight, were released hours later, as confirmed by the Ministry of Public Security (MSP). “Those who were detained for various […]
QCOSTARICA — The price of regular and super gasoline and diesel fuel dropped at gasoline pumps across the country this morning. The new prices are: Super gasoline is ¢669 colones per liter, a drop of ¢16 Plus or regular is ¢660, a drop of ¢8 A liter of diesel drops […]
QCOSTARICA — Outstanding debts owed to a regulated entity such as a bank or financial institution expire after four years, counting from the last payment made. This period can be extended if an official notification is made. Adriana Rojas, a consumer rights specialist, explained that a text message, phone call, […]
QCOSTARICA — Nearly 16,000 people use the train service every day to get to work or home, in order to save time and avoid traffic jams. However, these trips are perilous, since 70% of the railroads require intervention. This is the word from Álvaro Bermúdez, executive president of the Instituto […]
Best and worst habits for your teeth The secret to healthy teeth and gums isn’t much of a secret: Brush twice a day, floss once a day and visit a dentist regularly for cleanings and check-ups. “There’s no special secret to avoiding cavities and gum disease”, says Dr. Telma Rubinstein […]