In recent times, the United States has seen a troubling rise in political polarization, anti-immigrant sentiment, and increasing legal hurdles for foreigners—even those residing legally. From visa restrictions to workplace discrimination and even threats of deportation for minor infractions, many expatriates and foreign residents are finding life in the U.S. […]
Monthly Archives: April 2025
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A faint red light, caused by sulfur combustion, illuminated the crater of Poás Volcano last week. The phenomenon was captured early in the evening by the webcam of the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSICORI), according to volcanologist Geoffroy Avard. According to the expert, incandescence occurs when sulfur reaches temperatures close […]
For several decades, the global tourism market has begun to segment itself in search of new niches to diversify the options available to domestic and international visitors. Today, several clearly established trends exist, ranging from the organization of sporting events to options that offer healthy lifestyles such as yoga, chemical-free […]
“Peñón de Guacalillo remains open without restrictions; accidents are isolated,” says the mayor of Garabito. Despite the accident that occurred last Saturday, when a couple lost their lives after falling from Peñón de Guacalillo, the site remains open and without restrictions. According to the mayor of Garabito, Francisco González, there […]
QCOSTARICA — The dollar exchange rate and the tariffs recently imposed by the United States government on all imports are taking their toll on tourism in Costa Rica. This complex international situation is compounded by a domestic landscape marked by insecurity and a decline in competitiveness, which has triggered a […]
QCOSTARICA — The cantons with the best public roads do not necessarily have the smoothest traffic in their communities. Having good roads is a helpful condition, but it is not enough to avoid traffic jams, according to the 2024 National Competitiveness Index (Índice de Competitividad Nacional 2024). This is demonstrated […]
QCOSTARICA — The national weather service, the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), is forecasting tne rainy season starts today, April 22, with transition to May 1, in the Central Valley. Do you know where and when it begins in your region? Here’s the scoop. – Advertisement – The Comision Nacional de […]
QCOSTARICA – Monday afternoon, at 2:14 pm, the Poás Volcano registered a major eruption. The explosion generated a column of gas and ash that rose considerably above the crater, according to reports from the Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica (OVSICORI) – Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica. […]
In commemoration of International Book and Copyright Day, celebrated every April 23rd, the Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC) has organized a varied program of activities on its campuses and academic centers, taking place from Monday, April 21st to Saturday, April 26th. The activities aim to encourage reading, critical thinking, and […]
Costa Rican authorities reacted with concern to an announcement of a yellow fever outbreak in Colombia. The Ministry of Health reported that it is considering possible additional measures in response to the presence of the disease in the South American nation, after the Bogotá government declared a health and economic […]