Q Costa Rica

QCOSTARICA — The automotive sector, in general, is warming up its engines, when, in a few days, Expomóvil opens its doors to the 2025 edition. From March 20th to 30th, the annual event takes place, once again at the Pedregal Events Center in Belén. More than 60 brands and 350 […]

Q24N (EFE) Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino announced last week the gradual closure of the immigration centers that have operated since 2016 in the Darién province, where hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants were served, due to a drop of up to 98% in the flow to the north, mainly […]

QCOSTARICA — The Juan Santamaría International Airport or San José airport (SJO) has been recognized as the “Best Airport in Latin America and the Caribbean” in the 5 to 15 million passenger category, according to the ASQ Airport Service Quality Awards 2024, organized by Airports Council International (ACI World). This […]

QCOSTARICA — The electric vehicle fleet in Costa Rica has grown by 2,200% in the last 8 years, and 70% of all the electric cars circulating in the country with this technology come from China. This is the conclusion of an analysis using official data from the Asociación Costarricense de […]

QCOSTARICA — With the deadline for filing and paying your income tax (Iimpuesto de la Renta in Spanish) coming today, Monday, March 17, here are 7 practical tips that will help you avoid hassles and penalties that can ruin your day and your finances. Dunia Zamora, president of the Costa […]

Q24N — The Pentagon denied last Friday that there will be any changes to the United States military presence in Panama, but did emphasize that it is working with Panamanian authorities on various joint military exercises, something already contemplated in the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, to support President Donald Trump’s national security […]

QCOSTARICA — Traveling to Costa Rica from Colombia, Peru and other countries considered at risk for yellow fever transmission who are not properly vaccinated will not be allowed to board the plane to Costa Rica. This also includes Costa Ricans visiting those countries. This was stated on Tuesday by Costa […]

Q24N — Despite the growth of online commerce, physical stores continue to be the preferred option for purchasing clothing in Latin America, according to the report “Personalization of the Purchasing Process: How Do South American Consumers Buy Clothes?” by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The research reveals that seven out of ten […]

QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica’s main international airport, the Juan Santamaría International Airport or San José Airport (SJO) begins the first works of its Master Plan, a strategic project that will modernize its infrastructure and optimize the passenger experience. The total investment will be approximately US$390 million and consists of several […]

QCOSTARICA (Revista Summa) With just over a month after the start of the Trump administration in 2025, the economic and political landscape that Costa Rica will face over the next four years presents significant challenges and strategic opportunities. This was analyzed by Rodrigo Cubero, former president of the Central Bank […]