Rico

QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica has long been seen as a safe haven in a region plagued by crime. However, in the past few years, the country has seen a sharp increase in violence, largely attributed to its increasing involvement in drug trafficking. Thus, Costa Rica has, for the first time, […]

QCOSTARICA — The possibility that United States President Donald Trump will impose a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico, Canada, and China is generating great uncertainty in the markets, and Costa Rica is no exception. According to economist Emmanuel Agüero at an event organized by the British-Costa Rican Chamber […]

QCOSTARICA — The eruptions that occurred Tuesday at the Poás Volcano prompted the implementation of safety protocols, restricting visitor access. Communities near the volcano report a strong smell of sulfur and falling ash. The measure seeks to protect the safety of tourists and officials while the National System of Conservation […]

QCOSTARICA — Forty-one legislators rejected this Monday the fast-track motion for a bill seeking to prohibit the application of the 13% Value Added Tax (VAT) to the Sinpe Móvil (Mobile Sinpe) by the Ministry of Finance. This comes after the Ministry of Finance announced its plans to tax commercial transactions […]

QCOSTARICA — Emotional dependency, also known as “relationship addiction,” is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a pattern of unmet emotional needs that are maladaptively met through other people, can generate effects similar to those of an addiction. This is what psychology experts assert, since when a person’s […]

QCOSTARICA — The Barva Volcano Sector of Braulio Carrillo National Park has temporarily closed its doors from March 20 to April 25, 2025, due to a shortage of drinking water in the area. This was announced by the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), which stated that the measure seeks […]

QCOSTARICA — Miller Gardner, son of New York Yankees star Brett Gardner, was found dead in a hotel room on Friday, in Manuel Antonio Quepos, Costa Rica. Miller was 14 years old. Brett and his wife, Jessica Gardner, announced the news through a message on their X account on Sunday, […]

RICO’s Q — A week ago, Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves took to the streets, gathering dozens of people in front of the Fiscalía General (Attorney General’s Office) to demand the resignation of the Fiscal General (Prosecutor), Carlo Díaz. This march, led by Chaves was attended by people from various […]

QCOSTARICA — Yum Brands, the parent company of fast-food chains such as Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut, announced that it will begin working with technology giant Nvidia to take orders using artificial intelligence (AI). The collaboration with Nvidia, according to Yum Brands, will also allow them to evaluate the […]

QCOSTARICA — The organization Turismo por Costa Rica estimates that this year there will be a reduction in visitor arrivals of between 15% and 20%. For their part, the Proimagen Association, dedicated to promoting Costa Rica as a tourist destination in the Americas and Europe since 1994, listed six reasons […]