Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica closed its airspace on September 24, leading to major flight delays and cancellations. The shutdown began around 6:20 a.m. and is expected to last until noon at both Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose (SJO) and Guanacaste Airport in Liberia (LIR). Officials say the […]
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Q COSTARICA — The Florida Ice and Farm Company S.A. (FIFCO) announced this Monday, the signing of a binding agreement with HEINEKEN N.V. to sell the remaining 75% stake in Distribuidora La Florida S.A., a company in which the multinational brewer already owns a 25% stake. With this transaction, HEINEKEN […]
Q COSTARICA — First, Costa Rica reaffirms its leadership in meetings tourism with a new brand that combines sustainability, innovation, and hospitality. Furthermore, the Costa Rica Convention Bureau seeks to position the country as a regional benchmark for congresses, conventions, trade shows, and incentive travel. The proposal is summarized in […]
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly rejected the lifting of the immunity of President Rodrigo Chávez on Monday, September 22nd. The motion received 34 votes in favor and 21 against, with no abstentions and two legislators absent. The Legislative Plenary held the vote after the case was brought up for […]
Q COSTARICA — Should President Rodrigo Chaves lose his immunity? That’s the big question facing Costa Rica’s legislators this Monday, starting at 2 p.m., when they’ll hold a historic session to debate and decide. The controversy centers on the Attorney General’s Office charging the president with bribery. They say he […]
In Costa Rica, where tourism and technology increasingly shape daily life, the issue of loose cables often slips under the radar. But ignoring these seemingly minor hazards can lead to serious consequences, from safety risks to costly repairs and service interruptions. Whether tangled wires in busy urban centers or neglected […]
Q COSTARICA — From Casa Presidencial, President Rodrigo Chaves has taken charge of the Central Bank’s policy on the dollar exchange rate, according to Claudio Alpízar, the presidential candidate for the Esperanza Nacional Party (National Hope). Alpízar claims the president’s main goal has been to reduce the state’s debt payments […]
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica has been a key drug transit point for over 30 years because of its location, so it’s no surprise that the U.S. government included the country on its list of nations facing this issue, said Mario Zamora, the Minister of Security. Zamora responded to reactions […]
Q COSTARICA — In July 2025, the United States passed the “Keep Call Centers in America Act.” The law is designed to curb the offshoring of call center jobs and boost consumer protections. It requires companies to notify customers in advance if they outsource, reveal where their call center agents […]
Q COSTARICA — Every time you tap your phone, start up an electric car, or get online, you’re relying on something tiny: a semiconductor, smaller than your fingernail. Costa Rica was all set to join the booming semiconductor industry. It looked promising when the Biden administration named Costa Rica a […]