U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to visit Costa Rica between late January and early February. This will be Rubio’s first trip abroad as Secretary of State, during which he will also visit Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, and the Dominican Republic. Rubio aims to prioritize relations with the Western […]
Monthly Archives: January 2025
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Q TECH — If you also follow Donald Trump and JD Vance on Facebook and Instagram and don’t know why, pay attention, because recently, thousands of users of these platforms realized that they were following the president and vice president of the United States without having clicked on “follow.” Given […]
Q24N (EFE) The government of US President Donald Trump used two military planes on Friday for two repatriation flights to Guatemala and promoted the images on social media to “send a message” of a tough approach to immigration policy. “President Trump is sending a signal to the whole world: if […]
Currently, the average age in Costa Rica is 34.6 years. This figure includes the age of all Costa Ricans, from children to older adults. In a few years, the figure could skyrocket: the figure would rise to 47 years in 2050. The data exceeds expectations for Latin America, where the […]
With the inauguration of the American president-elect, Donald Trump, who threatened to impose punitive tariffs on Canadian imports from the first day of his mandate, the Canadian government assured that it is prepared to retaliate against the United States. We are not looking for a fight, but we will be […]
The ¢500 coins, which are gold pieces and 33 millimeters in diameter, will lose their value as a means of payment as of July 1, 2025. This was reported by the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) this past Monday, January 20. This design has been in circulation since 2003 […]
Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas was presented this Friday as a new signing for Argentina’s Newell’s Old Boys. He revealed he spoke with star Lionel Messi, his former teammate at PSG, about joining the club where the Argentina captain emerged. Navas, 38, signed a two-year contract with the Rosario club. […]
Michael Jordan’s second visit to Costa Rica for recreational fishing in 2025 underscores the growing significance of this activity not only as a leisure pursuit but as a driver of sustainable economic development within the framework of the blue economy. As one of the greatest athletes of all time, Jordan’s […]
A recent National University (UNA) survey reveals that 86.8% of Costa Ricans believe foreign residents are appropriating coastal properties. The study found that 76.9% think this foreign presence drives up property costs, while 66.2% associate it with increased living costs in affected communities. This gentrification process is particularly impacting rural […]
The Poás Volcano has registered an increase in its activity in recent weeks. The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) reports increased seismicity, small eruptions, and outgassing. The Technical Advisory Committee on Volcanology of the National Emergency Commission (CNE) has recommended new operational measures regarding tourist visitation, including […]