The U.S. visas of Congresswomen Johana Obando and Cynthia Córdoba of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) were revoked. Both legislators received an email from the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica notifying them that their visas had been revoked. They reacted to the decision and shared their perspectives on the matter. […]
Daily Archives: February 20, 2025
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Costa Rica started off 2025 with fewer dengue fever cases compared to last year, according to data from the Ministry of Health. However, authorities are worried about the severity of the cases. In the first five weeks of this year, 976 cases were reported, and of these, eight showed alarming […]
Nestled in the misty highlands of Costa Rica’s Cordillera de Tilarán, the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve is a breathtaking natural wonder that captivates visitors with its lush greenery, rich biodiversity, and ethereal atmosphere. Located near the town of Santa Elena in the Monteverde region, this reserve is a prime […]
What is Recherché? Recherché is a French word that means exquisite, rare, or sought after. Collins Dictionary states: “If you describe something as recherché, you mean that it is very sophisticated or associated with people who like unusual things and of a very high quality.” Sophisticated. Stylish. Stunning. These three […]
Costa Rica, a small Central American country nestled between Nicaragua and Panama, is a world-renowned destination for birdwatching. Despite its modest size, Costa Rica boasts an astonishing diversity of bird species, making it one of the top birding hotspots on the planet. With over 900 recorded bird species—more than the […]
Climate change, created by excess greenhouse gases on the planet, is terrifyingly real, undoubtedly urgent, and enormously worrying for those of us who will suffer its impact. At the same time, it is unpredictable: no one can specify the exact climate in a specific place in the medium term. We […]
The Sovereignty Alliance Foundation, also known as Alianza Soberana, is a remarkable organization dedicated to preserving and revitalizing ancestral wisdom in Costa Rica. Established in early 2023, the foundation focuses on six key areas of sovereignty: consciousness, land, water, energy, food, and data. Through its initiatives, the foundation aims to […]
The Ministry of Health approved a new regulation that will facilitate the sale of medical cannabis products to help patients who urgently need them to treat their health conditions. The regulations establish registration, control, and labeling requirements, ensuring that drugs and natural products are differentiated and safe. According to the […]
About a hundred migrants deported by the United States to Panama, mostly Asians, were placed this Wednesday in a shelter in the inhospitable Darién jungle, where they must wait until being repatriated. For several days, 299 migrants were in a hotel in the Panamanian capital, unable to leave despite the […]
Costa Rica will receive a group of deported migrants from the United States, with Foreign Minister Arnoldo André outlining the government’s plan for their processing and repatriation. André stated that after landing, the group will be taken to the Center for Temporary Attention to Migrants (CATEM), where their biometric data […]