A recent report revealed that the new administration of US President Donald Trump is generating significant pressure on trade, migration and social stability in the countries analyzed, including specific implications for Central America. Analysts present their most recent analysis entitled Trump II: Impact and Reconfiguration of Relations with Latin America, […]
Daily Archives: February 10, 2025
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Being incompatible in character for a couple will once again be a cause for divorce, after the Legislative Assembly approved in the first debate file 23,530, a proposal by the deputy of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), Johanna Obando. The initiative seeks a reform to the Family Procedure Code, to […]
A humanitarian crisis is unfolding at the Costa Rica-Panama border as migrants, many of whom sold everything to journey north, find themselves stranded due to new U.S. immigration policies. The once-bustling streets of Paso Canoas are now eerily quiet. Migrants, fearing detention, hide in hotel rooms instead of wandering the […]
“I am pleased to announce that Melinda Hildebrand will be the next United States Ambassador to Costa Rica.” In this way, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, confirmed the nomination of who will be his ambassador to the country. The announcement was made this past week on his […]
At least 52 people died on Monday when a bus carrying more than 70 passengers plunged into a ravine at the northern entrance to Guatemala City, according to the latest toll from authorities, a tragedy for which the government declared “national mourning.” The bus fell, for reasons under investigation, from […]
The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) has expressed growing concerns about the challenges facing Costa Rica’s tourism sector, with the strengthening of the colón emerging as a significant factor. Despite positive tourism numbers in 2024, CANATUR’s executive director, Shirley Calvo, describes the situation as increasingly complex. One of the primary […]
QCOSTARICA — The number of women who joined the workforce grew by 13% (100,000 more than the previous year) according to the latest study released by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC). This percentage is higher than the average for job creation, which is 7.2%, with 149,465 more […]
Q24N () With downcast eyes, a heavy heart, an empty stomach, tired feet and a feeling of defeat, hundreds of people have arrived at the Paso Canoas, the southern border of Costa Rica, in recent weeks. These are the same people who, at some point, set out on the route […]
QCOSTARICA — 96% of Costa Ricans believe in God, some deity or a higher power that influences their lives, according to a survey by the National University last week and, therefore, conservative voters will be a prized prize for the 2026 elections. In recent weeks, several decisions taken by President […]
The Nicaraguan government on Sunday labeled the Vatican as “depraved” and “pedophilic” while lashing out against statements made by Bishop Rolando Álvarez, whom they expelled to Rome a year ago after being imprisoned for months. “From the millions of voices and souls, brutally silenced by the inquisition, all peoples sacrificed […]