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RICO’s BLOG (Opinion) “I find myself both surprised and dismayed by the attitude of some expatriates living in a welcoming country like Costa Rica, who continually express contempt for their host and adopted country,” writes Sébastien St-Pierre, in his opinion article at Mag506.com. The “downtown complaining sessions” by expats were […]

QCOSTARICA — While COVID-19 may seem a far distant past for most, but, the virus has not gone away and is gaining strength in Costa Rica. In the latest epidemiological bulletin by the Ministerio de Salud (Ministry of Health), there were 308 positive cases, three deaths, and 47 hospitalized only […]

QCOSTARICA — The Cuerpo de Bomberos (Fire Department) has recorded 715 fire emergencies so far this year, that is, one incident attended to every 30 minutes. Compared to 2023, so far this year there have been 8 more fires in structures. – Advertisement – Regarding vegetation fires, the number is […]

QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica has the highest minimum wage in Latin America in 2024 according to a list published by Statista, based on data from Bloomberg. Of the 17 countries analyzed, Costa Rica registers the highest amount with $687 per month. – Advertisement – Although the increase authorized for this […]

QCOSTARICA — A loan for an amount of US$225 million with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) was signed by President Rodrigo to conclude the road to San Carlos. From San Carlos Digital The loan signed last Friday would allow the government to complete the work that started some years ago […]

QCOSTARICA — A group of position legislators want to do away with the Radiográfica Costarricense  (RACSA), a division of state telecom Grupo ICE, claiming its functions are duplicated. RACSA was once the only internet connectivity in Costa Rica. Before that it played a major role in telecommunications in the country. […]

QCOSTARICA — The latest The Henley Passport Index places Costa Rica in 28th position worldwide. Although the Costa Rican passport went from 27th to 28th place, compared to 2023, it improved in relation to the number of countries to which Costa Ricans can travel without a visa. There are now […]

QCOSTARICA — In the latest submission by Costa Rica’s refinery that refines nothing, the Refinadora Costarricense del Petróleo (RECOPE) to the regulating authority, the Autoridad Reguladora de Servicios Públicos (Aresep), if approved, would see prices of regular gasoline and diesel drop, while there will be an increase in super gasoline. […]

QCOSTARICA — The Caja may find itself with a major lawsuit for wrongful death, after the unfortunate death of Isabella del Milagro, the premature baby who was born in Guanacaste. The lawyer for the family, Kabul Ugalde, explained that family is considering such legal action, that would also expose the […]

QCOSTARICA — A 4.92 magniture earthquake occurred early evening on Thursday, 7:44 pm local time, January 11, southwest of Liberia, in the province of Guanacaste. The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico (OVSICORI) reported the quake a 4.92, at a depth of 30.15 km. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the […]