The 1970s stand as a pivotal and often romanticized decade in Costa Rican history. It was an era defined by robust economic growth, the ambitious expansion of the social welfare state, and a palpable sense of national optimism. Often referred to as the “golden age” of Costa Rican development, this […]
Daily Archives: August 27, 2025
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Tucked away beneath the bustling Plaza de la Democracia in downtown San José, Costa Rica, lies a hidden gem that offers a profound journey into the nation’s ancient heart: the **Museo de Precolombino de Costa Rica** (Museum of Pre-Columbian Art). More than just a repository of artifacts, this subterranean sanctuary, […]
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica’s immigration police reported completing the Interpol handover of a Syrian man on Tuesday, whose immigration checkpoint returned a positive result for terrorism. According to the immigration service, the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería (DGME), the entry of the Syrian national was identified during police […]
Q COSTARICA — Jorge Rodríguez, the Minister of Culture and Youth, “renounced” his immunity to face the criminal proceedings against him and President Rodrigo Chaves in the CABEI case. This was announced tonight by his lawyer and confirmed by the minister during the hearing before the special congressional committee analyzing the […]
Q COSTARICA — Legislators of the Government and Administration Commission of the Legislative Assembly approved a bill seeking to impose a fine of ¢280,000 on those who engage in violent behavior on the roads. The bill was introduced in October of last year by the leader of the Nueva República […]