Living in the tropical climate of Costa Rica means coexisting with some of the most successful creatures on earth: the ants. These amazing insects of the widespread family Formicidae live in highly organized colonies containing wingless female workers of various castes, a winged queen, and, during the breeding season, winged […]
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Costa Rica took the top spot as the most hospitable or friendly country in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveller. The recognition is given based on the recommendation of the magazine’s readers, who share their travel experiences around the world. Positivity and gratitude From Costa Rica, they […]
Q24N (VOA News) The Venezuelan government has canceled the passports of dozens of journalists and activists since President Nicolas Maduro claimed a reelection victory over the summer, marking what rights groups are calling a growing campaign of repression against the leader’s critics, according to media reports. At least 40 people […]
QCOSTARICA — A group of 20 legislators, from four political factions and two independents, presented a statement of facts to the Public Prosecutor’s Office against President Rodrigo Chaves Robles. In the document, they accuse Chaves of having committed serious crimes against the constitutional order after a series of statements that, […]
Q24N (VOA) A Nicaraguan family that participated in the visa lotteries promoted annually by the US government, describes what they experienced after benefiting from the program. The family obtained their permanent residency just one month after arriving in the United States. The Nicaraguan couple Daviana Rodríguez and Marlon Quedo are […]
OP-ED by Steve Johnson and Barbara Steenstrup – As you know by now, the United States presidential election is a contest between a LAW DEFENDER and a FELON. The contrast is stark. Yet, the race, with only two weeks to go. is a dead heat. As a result, many U.S. […]
Costa Rica has been named the friendliest country in the world by Condé Nast in its recent Friendliest Countries in the World: 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. This list, based on extensive feedback from readers, highlights the destinations around the globe where travelers feel most welcomed. With a score of 96.15, Costa Rica secured […]
Q24N – PASO CANOAS, Costa Rica – Migrant advocates in this small town on the Panama-Costa Rica border say their country has become the United States’ “tercera frontera” – its third border – a place where the U.S. hopes to slow migrants from continuing north. The Costa Rican government, however, […]
The Costa Rican Airlines Association (ALA), the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) warn that the bill aimed at promoting low-cost flights between Costa Rica and Central America and the Dominican Republic —which has already been approved by the Legislative Assembly […]
A bill to promote low-cost flights between Costa Rica and Central America was approved in its first debate by the Legislative Assembly. The bill proposes a reduction in airport fees and charges for flights between Costa Rica and other Central American countries. However, several tourism organizations and airlines have voiced […]