Marco Rubio will make his first trip as US secretary of state to Central American nations including Panama, a spokeswoman said Thursday, after President Donald Trump threatened to seize the Panama Canal and clamped down hard on migration. Rubio, the first Hispanic and first fluent Spanish speaker in the top […]
Daily Archives: January 23, 2025
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Today we meet the striped hog-nosed skunk, a little-known species that inhabits forests throughout Costa Rica. The striped hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus semistriatus) is known as the zorro hediondo rayado in Spanish. It is one of three species of skunk that call Costa Rica home and the only one that lives […]
Miguel Herrera’s first match in charge of Costa Rica ended in a disappointing 3-0 defeat at the hands of the USA. In team news, Herrera opted for his customary 5-3-2 formation and handed debuts to defenders Santiago van der Putten and Ryan Bolaños, midfielder Creichel Pérez, and winger Josimar Méndez. […]
Cybercrime is no longer a distant threat or a rare occurrence in Costa Rica. It has become a pressing issue, and the numbers tell a sobering story. According to Randall Zúñiga, Director of the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ), the landscape of crime in Costa Rica has shifted dramatically in recent […]
RICO’s Q — The lack of sufficient Transitos (traffic officials) on the roads today and their heavy workload means that many drivers do not carry the required safety equipment for their vehicles. However, failing to comply with this requirement could result in a fine of ¢26,000 colones plus additional costs […]
The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) continued its strong run in the annual January camp with a decisive 3-0 victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday. Packed with Major League Soccer (MLS) talent, this young and experimental squad delivered an impressive performance, marking two wins in two games during their […]
Q24N (EFE) Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that the Gulf of Mexico will continue to be called that “for the entire world” despite the order of the new president of the United States, Donald Trump, to rename the body of water as the ‘Gulf of America’. “That is, […]
Q24N (EFE) The National Assembly of Nicaragua approved this Wednesday articles of a reform to the Political Constitution that authorizes the State to grant concessions for the construction of an interoceanic canal through Nicaragua. The constitutional amendment, proposed by the Nicaragua’s regime and approved unanimously in the second and final […]
Time is running out to spend your old ₡500 coins! The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) has announced that the current golden ₡500 coin will be replaced with a new bimetallic design starting July 1, 2025. This change marks not only a shift in currency but also a celebration […]
Costa Rica is a dream destination for many—stunning natural landscapes, warm weather, and vibrant culture. But for some adventurous souls, it’s more than a place to vacation; it’s an opportunity to live, explore, and immerse themselves in a new way of life. If you’re someone looking to dive into Costa […]