QCOSTARICA — Attorney General Carlo Díaz filed a criminal complaint against Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves for alleged bribery. Bribery in Costa Rica is punishable with prison sentences ranging from two to eight years for public officials who, abusing their functions, force or induce someone to improperly deliver or promise […]
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“There’s a big demand for hope, but a little supply,” former president of Costa Rica Carlos Alvarado said, speaking to University of Connecticut law students last Thursday, April 3. “I do see things that demonstrate that we can work for a better future, and I like to share that vision […]
QCOSTARICA — Migrants who are deported from the United States to Costa Rica as a transit country will be required to sign a consent form before leaving the detention center where they are being held. The form forces some of the 200 transferred to Costa Rica that remain in the […]
Costa Rica, a paradise of lush rainforests, misty mountains, and a kaleidoscope of biodiversity, is renowned for its countless breathtaking waterfalls. These natural wonders, tucked away in the heart of this Central American country, embody the raw beauty of its ecosystems. From thundering cascades to tranquil streams, Costa Rica’s waterfalls […]
In recent years, both Ayahuasca and Marijuana have gained significant attention for their potential medical applications. While these two substances are often discussed in the context of alternative medicine, they have distinct properties, uses, and cultural significance. This article delves into the differences between the medical applications of Ayahuasca and […]
In two weeks, a new group of leaders will take over the leadership of the Costa Rican Surfing Federation (FSCR) with the goal—among other goals—of increasing the practice of this sport and encouraging the emergence of new talents in the sport. The new FSCR board of directors, which will take […]
QCOSTARICA — Judicial authorities indicate that the death of Miller Gardner, son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner, is believed to be by carbon monoxide inhalation. The 14-year-old boy, who was enjoying a vacation with his family in Manuel Antonio, Quepos, fell ill and was found dead in […]
QCOSTARICA — Diversifying the export sector with more markets and more products, and redoubling efforts to improve the country’s competitiveness through better roads, less red tape, and high-speed 5G internet, are some of the actions Costa Rica must implement to protect jobs and the export sector from the trade war […]
QCOSTARICA — Alvaro Ramos is the face of the Partido Liberación Nacional (PLN) for the 2026 presidential elections on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Ramos emerged on Sunday as the PLN presidential candidate with an overwhelming majority of 81.42% of the vote. Ramos, 41, an economist and former president of the […]
The French Academy of Medicine leans toward the theory that the COVID-19 virus originated in a laboratory, according to a new report published this past Wednesday in which the theory of natural origin does not appear convincing. The hypothesis of natural transmission is particularly supported by the detection in the […]