Rico

Q COSTARICA — San Carlos authorities report a massive influx of Nicaraguan gold miners known as “coligalleros” to the Crucitas area, following Daniel Ortega’s government’s decision to grant mining concessions to China near the San Juan River. The Municipality of San Carlos has warned of an increase in the irregular […]

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rican associates of Johnny Angulo Fernández, alias “John Cadenas”, in the alleged cocaine shipment to Italy have become the new targets of Italy’s Central Anti-Narcotics Division. Members of that Italian agency met in Nashville, Tennessee, with representatives of Costa Rica’s Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ), who […]

Q COSTARICA — Former magistrate Celso Gamboa, ex-convict Edwin López “Pecho de Rata,” and businessman Jonathan Álvarez, alias “Profe,” could keep part of the assets they acquired with drug trafficking profits, depending on their negotiations with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Recently, Wesley Wynne, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern […]

Q COSTARICA — Frente Amplio (FA) presidential candidate Ariel Robles harshly criticizes President Rodrigo Chaves for downplaying the country’s security crisis. According to Robles, the situation is alarming and affects the daily lives of Costa Ricans. “The security issue is serious enough to have everyone’s eyes on it,” the FA […]

Q COSTARICA — Starting next school year, students in Costa Rica will not be allowed to use cell phones in the classroom, except for educational purposes previously authorized by teachers. Leonardo Sánchez, the Minister of Public Education (MEP), confirmed this last Wednesday while outlining the new guidelines that will shape […]

Q COSTARICA — Costa Ricans who have worked for the Chinese Communist Party or who are intentionally acting on behalf of that group could have their visas to the United States restricted, canceled, or denied, the U.S. State Department stated. The US government announced that it will begin implementing stricter […]

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica and Central America are already grappling with the effects of fentanyl — from its growing market and rising death tolls to the labs producing it and the violence tied to its trade. Regional authorities warn that the next stage could see these countries become a […]

Q COSTARICA — With the presidential elections coming up, President Rodrigo Chaves proposed adding a question to opinion polls to find out who people think is responsible for the country’s current insecurity. “I suggest asking: who’s to blame for the homicide problem — the police, the courts, the government, or […]

Q 24N — The future of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro is in the balance as his trial for masterminding a conspiracy to stay in power enters its final stage today. The country is bracing for unrest during the trial. A Supreme Court panel has scheduled sessions from September 2-12 to decide […]

RICO’S Q — In Costa Rica, the debate between using card payments (debit or credit card) and cash for everyday transactions goes beyond convenience—it’s about sustainability and the future of the country’s economy. As digital payments gain traction, understanding how card payments compare to cash flow in supporting Costa Rica’s […]