QCOSTARICA — According to the Informe Local de Análisis del Femicidio – Local Femicide Analysis Report, 28 cases were reported in 2020, of which 15 were carried out with a degree of torture. “In 15 of the 28 femicides, acts of torture were identified. One of the victims was tied […]
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QCOSTARICA — The Municipalidad de San José (MSJ) – Municipality of San José – intends that the 199 buildings identified as totally or partially abandoned be converted into housing to continue the repopulation of the central part of the capital city. Diego Miranda, the mayor of San José, made the […]
Located on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, Manuel Antonio is a captivating destination for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and families. Despite being one of the smallest national parks, Manuel Antonio National Park spans 1,983 hectares and is renowned for its remarkable biodiversity, housing over 100 species of mammals and nearly […]
A total of 294,000 migrants have crossed the inhospitable Darién jungle en route to the United States so far this year, a 39% decrease compared to the same period last year, according to the Panamanian government.“There has been a 39% decrease in the flow of migrants through the Darién,” said […]
Have you heard of gymtimidation? If you are a beginner at the gym, it is likely that you experience this feeling of intimidation, even if you don’t name it. Let’s see what it consists of and, above all, how to overcome it. The truth is that the fear and anxiety […]
Pope Francis has officially announced that Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonized during the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year 2025, specifically at the Jubilee of Teenagers from April 25 to 27. The canonization Mass is expected to take place on Sunday, April 27, at 10:30 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s […]
Monteverde is a breathtaking region of Costa Rica, renowned for its lush cloud forests and rich biodiversity. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, with its high humidity and unique ecosystem, is home to over 400 bird species, including the resplendent quetzal, making it a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The […]
According to the Global Climate Action Survey 2024, conducted by Gensler, Costa Rica is among the countries most severely impacted by extreme weather events attributed to climate change. The survey, which offers a global perspective on the perceptions of climate change and its effects, highlights the significant challenges faced by […]
If you live in a predominantly Tico barrio, you are likely familiar with vendedores ambulantes. These are the door-to-door salespeople who pass through selling eggs, mora, pejibaye, mamón chino, tamales, tomates, pasteles, and mucho mucho más. They may be on foot or in a vehicle that slowly passes by the […]
Q24N — In a move to tie up loose ends to consolidate himself as dictator and have complete control over the other powers of the State, Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega proposed a constitutional reform that would extend the presidential term by one more year, from five to six years, and […]