Q COSTARICA — The Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) – Costa Rica’s judicial agency akin to the U.S. F.B.I., confirmed that Malcolm-Jamal Warner died accidentally due to asphyxiation by submersion, according to an autopsy. The information was confirmed today, Tuesday, July 22, after the completion of forensic examinations. The OIJ […]
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Q COSTARICA – Potholes or ‘huecos’, uncovered manhole covers, and other serious road defects pose a risk to drivers and pedestrians on Costa Rica’s roads. Perhaps Costa Rica’s legislators could take a tip from our southern neighbour, Panama, where lawmakers are discussing a new bill that proposes the State compensate […]
Q COSTARICA — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his role as Theodore Huxtable on the hit American series ‘The Cosby Show’, died this Sunday, July 14, at the age of 54 while vacationing in Costa Rica. According to reports, Warner was swimming with his family at Playa Grande, in the town […]
Q COSTARICA — Starting in 2026, applying for a visa to enter the United States will be significantly more expensive due to a new mandatory US$250 surcharge added to current fees. The measure was approved as part of the new immigration law known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” signed […]
Q COSTARICA — In the context of World Dog Day, July 18, Kantar IBOPE Media, a leader in media research, shared findings that reflect how dogs not only fill homes with joy, but also play an increasingly visible role in Costa Rican advertising and consumer behavior. According to recent data, […]
Q COSTA RICA — After the Partido Pueblo Soberano (PPSO) was announced, the party that will be running with Chavismo in the 2026 elections, last Saturday, the next step is to select a candidate to continue Rodrigo Chaves’ administration for the 2026-2030 term. Former Minister of Planning and the Presidency, […]
Q COSTARICA — Tourist arrivals in Costa Rica by air fell 4.5% in June 2025 compared to the same month the previous year, according to the most recent report from the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT) – Costa Rican Tourism Board. This decline reinforces the downward trend affecting the main […]
Q COSTARICA — While there is no official evidence that Canada rejected a specific proposal from Costa Rica, the Embassy of Canada to Costa Rica, in San José confirmed that it received a request from the government of Rodrigo Chaves, asking Canada to accept some of the migrants deported by […]
Q COSTARICA — After months of uncertainty and the emergence of several apparent parties aligned with the president, on Saturday, July 12, supporters of President Rodrigo Chaves announced that the Partido Pueblo Soberano (PPSO) will be the electoral vehicle for the current government’s continuity in the 2026 elections. As part of […]
Q COSTARICA — With the arrival of August 2, the date on which thousands of people will mobilize toward the Basilica of the Angels in Cartago, for the annual romeria (pilgrimage), the College of Pharmacists of Costa Rica (ColFar) launched a series of tips to avoid health complications. When participating […]