Q COSTARICA — A joint effort between the CCSS, the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica, and the USNS Comfort team provided prompt and timely care to more than 1,500 people, helping to reduce waiting lists in the region and demonstrating the impact of international cooperation on the health of the […]
Monthly Archives: August 2025
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Q COSTARICA — A Costa Rica resident was sentenced in July to more than 15 years in prison for carrying out a years-long telemarketing scheme that defrauded victims in the United States from a call center in Costa Rica. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Roger Roger, […]
We all lament and are still shedding tears over the loss of a budding star, one which began to shape our lives the first day he shared that innocent childhood grin in 1984 as Theo on ”The Cosby Show”. His passing was personal to me because, having spent my teenage […]
Costa Rica, a small Central American country nestled between Nicaragua and Panama, has earned the nickname “Natural Playground”—and for good reason. Despite covering just 0.03% of the Earth’s surface, it boasts nearly 5% of the planet’s biodiversity. From misty cloud forests and active volcanoes to pristine beaches and vibrant coral […]
Costa Rica’s national anthem, Himno Nacional de Costa Rica, is more than a ceremonial tune—it’s a lyrical embodiment of the country’s values, history, and peaceful spirit. Officially titled “Noble Patria, tu hermosa bandera” (“Noble Homeland, Your Beautiful Flag”), the anthem reflects the soul of a nation that has chosen diplomacy […]
Beyond national parks and government programs, a growing number of Costa Ricans – small farmers, landowners, and cooperatives – are choosing to let their land grow wild again. Through this they are redefining conservation from the ground up. In the 1970s and 1980s, Costa Rica lost over half of its […]
In the annals of Costa Rican history, few figures stand as boldly as **Francisca “Pancha” Carrasco**, a woman whose bravery during the **1856-1857 National Campaign** against William Walker’s filibusters earned her a legendary status. At a time when women were largely excluded from combat, Carrasco defied societal norms, taking up […]