When I was very young, January the 2nd was the saddest day of the year. The Christmas tree was stripped bare of its ornaments and colorful lights and left by the curb to be picked up and converted to mulch and compost. The party was over and everybody had to […]
Yearly Archives: 2025
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Have you ever wondered if you live in the real world? Personally, I think we all live in something similar to the Matrix in the movie. Our daily lives are filled with activities, stimuli and distractions that prevent us from seeing reality as it is. The news, work, consumerism, Facebook, […]
QCOSTARICA — In 2024, Costa Rica’s municipalities faced a high number of complaints, reflecting critical problems in local management. As of November 1, 961 complaints against local governments were recorded, evidencing challenges in issues such as road infrastructure, administrative procedures, the environment and drinking water supply, according to data from […]
Of the top 30 medical device brands worldwide, 14 have production plants in Costa Rica. Moreover, in a matter of 20 years, many of these factories have gone from assembling parts to research and development of cardiovascular, respiratory, neuro-endovascular and orthopedic mechanisms. These are just two facts to measure the […]
QCOSTARICA — Supposedly we are in the “dry season”, but the rains just won’t let go. So, if you have vacation plans, take note that the national weather service, the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), reported the transition in Costa Rica’s weather conditions, marking the end of 2024 and the beginning […]
Q24N (Confidencial) An escalation of repression in a police state marked the year 2024 in Nicaragua. Events included the death of Humberto Ortega – former Army head and Daniel Ortega’s brother – as a political prisoner; the consolidation of a dynastic family dictatorship via a new constitution; worsening persecution of […]
Costa Rican authorities reported an incident at Juan Santamaría International Airport. A Cessna Caravan 208 light aircraft went off the runway this afternoon. “The Fire Department announces ALERT 4A at Juan Santamaría International Airport following the crash of a Cessna Caravan 208 plane,” the organization posted on its Facebook page. […]
QCOSTARICA — When it seemed that the violence of 2024 was going to end with the armed attack on the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) – Judicial Investigation Agency, the authorities have just confirmed a new femicide. According to the director of the OIJ, Randall Zúñiga, at approximately 8 pm […]
QCOSTARICA — Israeli actress Gal Gadot, known for playing “Wonder Woman” and her participation in the “Fast & Furious” saga, visited Costa Ricaf or the holidays. Gadot entered the country on December 19 and left this Tuesday, December 31, confirmed Costa Rica’s immigration service, the Dirección General de Migración y […]
The Boca Barranca community in Puntarenas will be the stage where tribute will be paid (January 4: 9 a.m.) to one of the pioneers of surfing in Costa Rica who came to the country back in 1972 in search of good waves. Stuard Hertz Ungar A week ago, at the […]