The eventual declaration of a national emergency due to the mass resignation of specialists at the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) would allow for the importation of doctors from abroad. This was assured last Thursday morning by the Minister of Health, Mary Munive, when asked about that solution mentioned […]
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About five percent of the world suffer from anosmia– having no sense of smell. Everyone has likely experienced this at least once on a temporary basis when hit with a severe cold or sinus infection. One of the main side effects of covid as well, is loss of the sense […]
The massive extraction of marine shells, incentivized by local and international tourism, has generated a devastating impact on marine ecosystems, a silent problem that threatens the natural wealth that defines the country as an ecological paradise. This practice, often ignored, puts at risk the delicate balance of the beaches, habitat […]
To me, Christmases past always seem better, happier and more promising than present ones. Either we were more innocent back then or the times were. For us (kings, editors and identical twins get to use the first person plural when speaking of themselves) the excitement of the holidays began in […]
Illegal cattle ranching in Central America has triggered a resurgence of the screwworm, a deadly parasite once considered eradicated. Experts warn that stricter controls are essential to prevent its spread to Mexico and the United States. The New World screwworm, the larvae of a fly that infects warm-blooded animals, thrives […]
“Nicaragua has neither God nor law,” says the President of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, who accused Nicaragua of disrespecting international law and warned that he will take measures if former Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli continues to send political messages from the Nicaraguan embassy, where he has been granted asylum. “Nicaragua […]
As December’s cool breezes come to Costa Rica, our families gather to celebrate Christmas with cherished traditions and festive treats. Among the most beloved holiday drinks is rompope, a rich, creamy drink often described as Latin America’s answer to eggnog. While each country across Latin America has its own version, […]
In recent years, Costa Rica has been a beacon for American retirees seeking an affordable, tropical paradise with a relaxed lifestyle. However, a growing number of senior expats are now contemplating a return to the United States, driven by a complex mix of economic, healthcare, and personal challenges that have […]
Costa Rica may soon face a digital disruption of epic proportions. At the heart of the concern is the Maya-1 submarine cable, a vital internet lifeline connecting the country through the province of Limón. This undersea cable, operated by an international consortium that includes the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), […]
n the Eastern Tropical Pacific, a network of underwater highways, known as swimways, serves as critical migration routes for endangered marine species like green sea turtles, leatherback sea turtles, whale sharks, scalloped hammerhead sharks, silky sharks, and more. These species navigate between marine reserves like Costa Rica’s Cocos Island National […]