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QCOSTARICA — The new ambassador of India to Costa Rica, Dr. Sumit Seth, formalized his entry into office by presenting the style copies of Letters of Credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arnoldo André Tinoco, on Thursday, January 11. Dr. Sumit Seth (left) presented his credentials to Costa Rica’s […]

QCOSTARICA — While December seems far off, starting saving and planning now for the annual vehicular circulation permit, the Marchamo, is ideal according to experts. Diana León, investment fund advisor at Vista SFI Paying the Marchamo always represents an expense for families and in order not to fall into unnecessary […]

QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica reports a loss of 181 jobs per day during the first 18 months in the administration of President Rodrigo Chaves, a disappearance of 99,184 jobs in official records. Approximately 65% of the job loss over the past 18 months can be attributed to women, resulting in […]

QCOSTARICA — A low dollar exchange with respect to the colon and the fact that the Central Bank has less pressure to control inflation and interest rates are the main consequences of Costa Rica having $US14 billion in monetary reserves. The reserve figure almost doubled compared to a year ago, […]

QCOSTARICA – The attack in Costa Rica against Nicaraguan exile Joao Maldonado and his wife Nadia Robleto prompted legislators to approve a motion on Tuesday, January 16, condemning the attack. Partido Liberal Progresista (PLP), Johana Obando promoter of the motion Legislators also demanded clarity in the case, to determine if […]

QCOSTARICA — The delayed construction of the new hospital in Cartago by the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) had resulted in Costa Rica’s well-known and respected expert, Marino Protti, speaking out publicly against bringing in experts in geology and earthquakes from California. Costa Rica’s well-known and respected expert, Marino […]

QCOSTARICA — The price of tomatoes has remained sky high since December, at both in supermarkets and farmer’ fairs (ferias) across the country. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC), tomatoes registered an increase of 39.58% in December and were one […]

QCOSTARICA — A cheap dollar exchange rate guaranteed to stay that way, the contraction of several sectors in terms of investment and employment, and the reduction of the Monetary Policy Rate – which directly affects the interest on loans – are some of the consequences of the country having a […]

QCOSTARICA — The dollar exchange keeps dropping, dropping, and dropping, to the lowest figure in the last ten years. Are you surprised? Experts explain the five reasons why it has fallen so much. Among the reasons why this is happening: – Advertisement – The interest rate paid on savings is […]

Q24N  — The U.S. State Department is warning Americans traveling to Colombia not to use online dating apps while in the country after multiple “suspicious deaths.” The U.S. State Department said in a travel advisory issued on January 10, 2024, that the U.S. Embassy in (Bogota) Colombia, is aware of […]