Look closely at this mid-1800s map of Costa Rica, and you might spot some major differences. For one, there’s no Lake Arenal — that didn’t exist until the 1970s, when Costa Rica flooded the land to build a hydroelectric dam. But perhaps more notably, Costa Rica’s southern border extends quite […]
Monthly Archives: January 2025
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Several celebrities have decided to come to Costa Rica for the holidays. Gal Gadot, Shawn Mendes, and Gisele Bündchen chose the sun, beaches, and warmth of Costa Rica to enjoy the last month of 2024.Gal Gadot, the Israeli actress known for playing Wonder Woman and her role in Fast & […]
When I was very young, January the 2nd was the saddest day of the year. The Christmas tree was stripped bare of its ornaments and colorful lights and left by the curb to be picked up and converted to mulch and compost. The party was over and everybody had to […]
Have you ever wondered if you live in the real world? Personally, I think we all live in something similar to the Matrix in the movie. Our daily lives are filled with activities, stimuli and distractions that prevent us from seeing reality as it is. The news, work, consumerism, Facebook, […]
QCOSTARICA — In 2024, Costa Rica’s municipalities faced a high number of complaints, reflecting critical problems in local management. As of November 1, 961 complaints against local governments were recorded, evidencing challenges in issues such as road infrastructure, administrative procedures, the environment and drinking water supply, according to data from […]
Of the top 30 medical device brands worldwide, 14 have production plants in Costa Rica. Moreover, in a matter of 20 years, many of these factories have gone from assembling parts to research and development of cardiovascular, respiratory, neuro-endovascular and orthopedic mechanisms. These are just two facts to measure the […]
QCOSTARICA — Supposedly we are in the “dry season”, but the rains just won’t let go. So, if you have vacation plans, take note that the national weather service, the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), reported the transition in Costa Rica’s weather conditions, marking the end of 2024 and the beginning […]
Q24N (Confidencial) An escalation of repression in a police state marked the year 2024 in Nicaragua. Events included the death of Humberto Ortega – former Army head and Daniel Ortega’s brother – as a political prisoner; the consolidation of a dynastic family dictatorship via a new constitution; worsening persecution of […]
Costa Rican authorities reported an incident at Juan Santamaría International Airport. A Cessna Caravan 208 light aircraft went off the runway this afternoon. “The Fire Department announces ALERT 4A at Juan Santamaría International Airport following the crash of a Cessna Caravan 208 plane,” the organization posted on its Facebook page. […]
QCOSTARICA — When it seemed that the violence of 2024 was going to end with the armed attack on the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) – Judicial Investigation Agency, the authorities have just confirmed a new femicide. According to the director of the OIJ, Randall Zúñiga, at approximately 8 pm […]