The general hospitals of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) are facing a critical shortage of blood supplies, so they are calling on the public to come forward and donate this vital liquid. The director of the Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia Hospital, Tania Jiménez Umaña, issued an urgent call […]
Daily Archives: September 29, 2025
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This past week, the Government of the Republic presented the $800 million electric train project, which will be financed through debt with the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) and the European Investment Bank. The CABEI will contribute $550 million, of which $178 million will be co-financed by the […]
How does a renowned tourist destination like Costa Rica adapt to fluctuations in the global market? The Central American country’s Minister of Tourism, William Rodríguez, reveals the keys to maintaining the country’s competitiveness and appeal, focusing on quality, value, and sustainability. In recent years, Costa Rica has seen an increase […]
Q COSTA RICA — A few weeks back, part of a building’s facade on Avenida Central came crashing down, thrusting Costa Rica’s San José back into the spotlight. A few facts suffice make it clear why the city feels so empty. In the past fifty years, the capital has seen […]
Q24N — If you’re into classic cars, Uruguay is a hidden gem that might just surprise you. It’s not the first place that pops into your head when you think about vintage auto culture, but that’s exactly what makes it special. Uruguay is a classic car paradise because a prolonged […]
Q COSTARICA — Traffic is getting snarled around the bridge over the Tárcoles River, the famous ‘crocodiles bridge’, along the Costanera (ruta 34), with drivers losing up to 10 minutes or more in delays. Still, the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) says the reinforcement work is absolutely necessary. […]
Q COSTARICA — 70% of adults in Costa Rica are overweight, and among them, 34% are classified as obese, based on data from the Ministry of Health. Meanwhile, over 375,000 people aged 20 to 79 live with diabetes, which accounts for 9.8% of that age group, according to the International […]