Q Costa Rica

QCOSTARICA — In light of the recent suspension of visas for foreign students in the United States, Texas Tech University – Costa Rica (TTU-CR) offers a reliable option for those seeking a U.S. degree. Located on Avenida Escazú, TTU-CR is the satellite campus of Texas Tech University based in Lubbock, […]

QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica has established itself as a leader in the adoption of digital payments in Central America. With high levels of banking access and a growing digital culture, the country is participating in a regional effort led by Mastercard that seeks to eliminate manual data entry and passwords […]

QCOSTARICA — The most recent report from the “informe del programa Análisis de Coyuntura de la Sociedad Costarricense” (Current Situation Analysis of Costa Rican Society program), run by the School of Sociology at the National University (UNA), highlights that the confrontation between political decision-making bodies and the powers of the […]

QCOSTARICA — After four failed attempts to force a vote, the government of Rodrigo Chaves has canceled the low-cost flights to Central America bill. The Executive Branch decided to cancel the extraordinary sessions of the bill, which was approved in two debates in the Legislative Assembly and vetoed by President […]

QCOSTARICA — Fallout near the Poás Volcano isn’t just water. The rains are carrying gases emanating from the volcano, is generating acid rain in nearby communities. The phenomenon occurs when gases such as sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), expelled by the volcano, mix with the humidity in the […]

QCOSTARICA — The Constitutional Court, also known as Sala IV, announced that it has resolved two combined appeals filed against the government of Rodrigo Chaves Robles, alleging violations of press freedom and the right to access information. These are files 24-025545-0007-CO and 24-27116-0007-CO, in which the Sala IV ruled in […]

QCOSTARICA —  Costa Rica’s public services regulatory authority – Autoridad Reguladora de los Servicios Públicos (ARESEP) – revealed that a total of 16 service stations across the country experienced operational irregularities, according to the 2024 Liquid Fuel Service Quality Report. Among the findings, some fuels exhibited a different color, which […]

Q24N (EFE) The United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the revocation of visas for several Central American government officials who collaborate with Cuban medical missions, although he did not reveal their identities. In an official statement, the US Foreign Minister noted that these […]

QCOSTARICA – The pilot project for electric taxis at Juan Santamaría Airport highlighted an uncomfortable reality: Costa Rica is not yet ready to effectively incorporate this technology into public transportation. This was warned by operators of electric taxis, who pointed to limited charging infrastructure and a lack of financial incentives […]

QCOSTARICA — The national weather service, the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN) forecasts a more unstable atmospheric pattern starting this Wednesday. A gradual increase in atmospheric humidity is expected starting today. “This, combined with local factors such as morning warming and the arrival of sea breezes, will enhance rainfall events, especially […]