Rico

QCOSTARICA — After four failed attempts to force a vote, the government of Rodrigo Chaves has canceled the low-cost flights to Central America bill. The Executive Branch decided to cancel the extraordinary sessions of the bill, which was approved in two debates in the Legislative Assembly and vetoed by President […]

QCOSTARICA — Fallout near the Poás Volcano isn’t just water. The rains are carrying gases emanating from the volcano, is generating acid rain in nearby communities. The phenomenon occurs when gases such as sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), expelled by the volcano, mix with the humidity in the […]

QCOSTARICA — The Constitutional Court, also known as Sala IV, announced that it has resolved two combined appeals filed against the government of Rodrigo Chaves Robles, alleging violations of press freedom and the right to access information. These are files 24-025545-0007-CO and 24-27116-0007-CO, in which the Sala IV ruled in […]

QCOSTARICA —  Costa Rica’s public services regulatory authority – Autoridad Reguladora de los Servicios Públicos (ARESEP) – revealed that a total of 16 service stations across the country experienced operational irregularities, according to the 2024 Liquid Fuel Service Quality Report. Among the findings, some fuels exhibited a different color, which […]

Q24N (EFE) The United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the revocation of visas for several Central American government officials who collaborate with Cuban medical missions, although he did not reveal their identities. In an official statement, the US Foreign Minister noted that these […]

QCOSTARICA – The pilot project for electric taxis at Juan Santamaría Airport highlighted an uncomfortable reality: Costa Rica is not yet ready to effectively incorporate this technology into public transportation. This was warned by operators of electric taxis, who pointed to limited charging infrastructure and a lack of financial incentives […]

QCOSTARICA — The national weather service, the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN) forecasts a more unstable atmospheric pattern starting this Wednesday. A gradual increase in atmospheric humidity is expected starting today. “This, combined with local factors such as morning warming and the arrival of sea breezes, will enhance rainfall events, especially […]

QCOSTARICA — The Comisión Nacional de Emergencias (CNE) – National Emergency Commission. reported 17 incidents following Monday’s heavy rains. According to the CNE, these are the most affected areas: San Carlos Santa Ana Alajuela In San Carlos, the rains caused rivers in Florencia and Aguas Zarcas to rise, as well […]

QCOSTARICA — Though every gasoline station across the country sell gasoline from the same supplier, the State refinery, Refinadora Costarricense de Petróleo (RECOPE), and as mandated by law at the same price, gasoline at some stations are not what we are paying for. The regulator of public prices and services, […]

QCOSTARICA (ElFinanciero) Airlines delivered bad news for countries like Costa Rica, where international tourism is a major source of income for thousands of people. Airlines on Monday revised their traffic and profit projections for 2025 downward, citing the global economic difficulties caused by the risk of u.S. tariffs impacting the […]