Q COSTARICA — A Costa Rica resident was sentenced in July to more than 15 years in prison for carrying out a years-long telemarketing scheme that defrauded victims in the United States from a call center in Costa Rica. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Roger Roger, […]
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We all lament and are still shedding tears over the loss of a budding star, one which began to shape our lives the first day he shared that innocent childhood grin in 1984 as Theo on ”The Cosby Show”. His passing was personal to me because, having spent my teenage […]
Costa Rica, a small Central American country nestled between Nicaragua and Panama, has earned the nickname “Natural Playground”—and for good reason. Despite covering just 0.03% of the Earth’s surface, it boasts nearly 5% of the planet’s biodiversity. From misty cloud forests and active volcanoes to pristine beaches and vibrant coral […]
Costa Rica’s national anthem, Himno Nacional de Costa Rica, is more than a ceremonial tune—it’s a lyrical embodiment of the country’s values, history, and peaceful spirit. Officially titled “Noble Patria, tu hermosa bandera” (“Noble Homeland, Your Beautiful Flag”), the anthem reflects the soul of a nation that has chosen diplomacy […]
Beyond national parks and government programs, a growing number of Costa Ricans – small farmers, landowners, and cooperatives – are choosing to let their land grow wild again. Through this they are redefining conservation from the ground up. In the 1970s and 1980s, Costa Rica lost over half of its […]
In the annals of Costa Rican history, few figures stand as boldly as **Francisca “Pancha” Carrasco**, a woman whose bravery during the **1856-1857 National Campaign** against William Walker’s filibusters earned her a legendary status. At a time when women were largely excluded from combat, Carrasco defied societal norms, taking up […]
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain aging by 5.5 months, even in those who were not infected with the virus, according to findings published in Nature Communications. This was the main result of a new scientific study conducted by the University of Nottingham, UK, which analyzed nearly 1,000 people and found […]
President Rodrigo Chaves confirmed this afternoon that he will not resign as President, despite the rumors that he would be seeking a legislative seat in the 2026 elections. Amid growing rumors about a possible resignation, Chaves said this afternoon that he would complete his which ends on May 8, 2026. […]
RICO’Q — If you want to avoid messing up all the hard work, vision, and passion you’ve put into your business, don’t ask everyone for advice. Every entrepreneur faces doubts and insecurities about their business direction, whether it’s about growing or just keeping things smooth sailing. In my case, it’s […]
Q COSTARICA — At the weekly press conference today, Wednesday, July 30, President Rodrigo Chaves, may make history, as it would be the first time a sitting president leaves office voluntarily. In the last several months, maybe more, the President has left open the possibility of implementing this measure, which […]