Every January 6, many families share on social networks the special moments and gifts that their children enthusiastically receive on Three Wise Men Day. However, these posts, which reflect the joy of tradition, can also involve risks related to digital exposure and the security of family information during these celebrations. […]
Daily Archives: January 6, 2025
As of January 6, 2025, vehicle restrictions is reestablished in the central area of San José, a measure that seeks to ease traffic congestion and improve air quality in the metropolitan area. The restriction will apply especially to vehicles with license plates ending in 1 and 2, so drivers must […]
It has been 20 years since the Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) negotiations began. It has also been 17 years since Costa Rica held a referendum for its approval and 15 years since its implementation. Although all these dates sound far off, and it was until January 1, […]
Canadian couple Luke Shantz and Steph Sitt decided to make a bold move and relocate to Costa Rica without ever setting foot in the country. They moved to the coastal town of Jacó, Puntarenas, where they’re set to renovate an old building into a luxury boutique hotel. Their journey will […]
The parents of a young man killed after the 2009 coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya in Honduras demanded on Monday a conviction for the arrested General Romeo Vásquez, who was then the head of the Armed Forces. Vásquez was arrested on Sunday and placed in preventive detention awaiting trial […]
When I go to the beach, part of my routine is a strenuous jungle hike every morning. While the distance covered is only about 3 kilometers (a bit less than 2 miles) round trip, the walk features no level terrain. From the moment I step out of the apartment and […]
Q24N (Reuters) – Hundreds of migrants waited in long lines outside an immigration office in southern Mexico on Monday, hoping to secure safe passage north and enter the U.S. legally before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. Trump plans to end President Joe Biden’s humanitarian programs, including one that […]
QCOSTARICA — Don’t be overconfident today, the restriction on license plates returns in San José. The Ministry of Transport (MOPT) made a reminder to all drivers who circulate in San José that, this Monday, January 6, the restriction on license plates will return. This Monday, vehicles with license plates ending […]
QCOSTARICA — In the last year, the number of fugitives arrested in Costa Rica who had an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) increased from six to 16. Of the proceedings requested by Interpol, 25% have been linked to people accused of drug crimes. Those who […]
QCOSTARICA — In recent years, Costa Rica has been the scene of a series of scandals of alleged corruption and organized crime that, due to their magnitude, social impact and political consequences, have been labeled as “megacases”. Beyond the media exposure, what happened to them? Costa Rica’s Fiscal General (Attorney […]