Ileana Fernandez

With the impact of climate change, countries are seeking to expand their energy matrix and find alternatives that are both sustainable and efficient. Costa Rica has the potential to become a leader in solar energy, further enhancing its reputation as a green country. Jorge Esteban Padilla, a member of the […]

The community of Monteverde has been severly affected by heavy rains linked to the Central American Gyre. Flooding has disabled several houses, and reports indicate blocked roads and swollen rivers in the area. Authorities mentioned that 11 people were rescued, including two senior citizens and four children. “The Red Cross, […]

Costa Rica is set to undergo a transformative environmental and economic boost with the program “Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Increase Climate Resilience in the Central American Dry Corridor and Arid Zones of the Dominican Republic.” The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) received a disbursement of $7.2 million from the […]

Dengue fever continues to pose a significant threat in Costa Rica, with contagion rates reaching alarmingly high levels. According to data from the Ministry of Health, August ended with a total of 19,011 cases, a sharp increase compared to the 6,951 cases recorded during the same period in 2023. Just […]

The Costa Rican soccer league, Liga Promerica (Promerica League) is set to become the first in Central America to implement Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology. VAR is designed to assist the main referee in avoiding serious and obvious mistakes during the match. The VAR team monitors the game remotely on […]

The Costa Rican Congress has approved, in its first debate, a significant bill aimed at prosecuting illicit enrichment, commonly referred to as “emerging capitals.” Introduced by President Carlos Alvarado’s administration, the bill would empower the Public Prosecutor’s Office to freeze assets when an increase in wealth without a clear lawful […]

Dengue continues to pose a significant public health threat in Costa Rica. According to data from the National Children’s Hospital (HNN), 25 children have been hospitalized this year due to dengue-related complications. Marcela Hernández, an infectologist and coordinator of the Hospital’s Epidemiological Surveillance Unit, reported that four additional minors have […]

With recent technological advances, cybercrime has increased. According to the Cybercrime Unit of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, identity theft on social networks has experienced alarming growth. Esteban Aguilar, prosecutor of the Cybercrime Unit, provided details on the way these crimes are carried out. As he explained, identity theft can involve […]

Costa Rican athlete Gerald Drummond has made a remarkable advance to the 400m hurdles semifinals at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Drummond secured second place with a time of 48.78, narrowly missing first place in heat 2 of the repechage, which was claimed by Sweden’s Carl Bengtström with a time of […]

Costa Rican athlete Gerald Drummond competed in the 400m hurdles qualifying rounds at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. With a time of 48.80 seconds, he secured a place in the repechage. Drummond will fight for a spot in the subsequent round on Tuesday, August 6, starting at 4 a.m. Costa […]