This past Wednesday, May 14, two birdwatching towers were officially inaugurated: one in Santa María de Pittier in Coto Brus and the second in Biolley in Buenos Aires. Both are located in the southern part of the country. These towers will boost specialized birdwatching tourism, which is gaining increasing popularity […]
Monthly Archives: May 2025
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Costa Rica is experiencing an unprecedented moment in its national donation and transplant system, thanks to the strengthening of processes for identifying and coordinating deceased donors, the supportive commitment of families, and the coordinated work of the country’s medical teams. During the first five months of 2025, 30 cadaveric donors […]
A new phase in decentralized and clean electricity generation is advancing in the Los Santos region, where the Costa Rican company Matelpa, in partnership with the Coopesantos cooperative, is promoting the construction of a photovoltaic solar plant that will benefit more than 800 families with renewable energy at a lower […]
Victor Barahona was grateful when soldiers started rounding up gang members who had long terrorized this working-class city. No longer would his grandchildren pass drug deals or be startled from sleep by the crack of gunfire. But when El Salvador’s military started hauling away neighbors Barahona knew had no connection […]
QCOSTARICA — In the midst of the tropical paradise of the Southern Caribbean, Cahuita is one of the favorite destinations that every national and international tourist should visit to experience the natural treasures that Costa Rica holds. However, a poor reputation, resulting from the perception of insecurity affecting Limón and […]
Q24N — In less than six months, the dictatorship of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo has reformed Nicaragua’s Political Constitution to strip more citizens of Nicaraguan status and the mechanisms for recognition as such, including newborns. On Friday, May 16, 2025, the legislators of the National Assembly of Nicaragua—under orders […]
QCOSTARICA — In 2024, Costa Rica had one of the lowest total fertility rates in the world, according to Statista data published in April. According to the online statistics portal, Costa Rica reported a fertility rate of just 1.43 children per woman, ranking it 14th worldwide. The fertility rate is […]
Q24N — A quickly approved reform to Nicaragua’s Constitution states that Nicaraguans lose their nationality upon acquiring another nationality. In a show of hands from all 91 members of Nicaragua’s legislature during a special session held on the afternoon of May 16, 2025, in the town of Niquinohomo, Masaya, in […]
The third edition of the UCI-CRC 506 Gran Fondo in Costa Rica has a date; it will be held on June 1st, and registration is now open, giving all cycling enthusiasts the opportunity to participate in the event. “The big news for this edition is a spectacular new route that […]
Changing personal and family habits from the root are the two paths to improving personal finances. This is how experts directly urge people to find financial stability and, above all, improve their quality of life. It’s no secret that finances and money management can be a headache for many people, […]