Q Costa Rica

QCOSTARICA – In a few weeks, starting on January 1, 2025, platforms such as Uber and AirBnb, will be gathering additional information from their partners, people who make a few extra bucks by renting out spaces in their homes, giving strangers rides in their car or create online content for […]

QCOSTARICA — The paperless cross-border trade initiative was created within the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement, which seeks, among other things, the digitalization of the information flows necessary for goods and services to cross borders, abandoning paper and opting for digital systems such as electronic […]

QCOSTARICA – Costa Rica’s Maikol Yordan (Michael Jordan), personified by Mario Chacón, faces a new and fun challenge, going back to school. The movie by the comedy troupe, La Media Docena (Half Dozen), sees the iconic character when he traveled around the world in his first appearance on the big […]

QCOSTARICA — At least 15 of the 19 Costa Ricans who were imprisoned in Nicaragua for various crimes in the country, and who were returned to Costa Rica Saturday at midnight, were released hours later, as confirmed by the Ministry of Public Security (MSP). “Those who were detained for various […]

QCOSTARICA —  The price of regular and super gasoline and diesel fuel dropped at gasoline pumps across the country this morning. The new prices are: Super gasoline is ¢669 colones per liter, a drop of ¢16 Plus or regular is ¢660, a drop of ¢8 A liter of diesel drops […]

QCOSTARICA — Outstanding debts owed to a regulated entity such as a bank or financial institution expire after four years, counting from the last payment made. This period can be extended if an official notification is made. Adriana Rojas, a consumer rights specialist, explained that a text message, phone call, […]

QCOSTARICA — Nearly 16,000 people use the train service every day to get to work or home, in order to save time and avoid traffic jams. However, these trips are perilous, since 70% of the railroads require intervention. This is the word from Álvaro Bermúdez, executive president of the Instituto […]

Rico’s Q — On the Ruta 27, the signs are clear toslow down when approaching toll booths and wait for the toll gate to open before crossing. Haven’t seen them? I am sure they are there. In any event, what happens if the toll gate crashes into your car? A […]

QCOSTARICA – In the eleven hours between Saturday night and Sunday morning this past weekend, 11 people lost their lives (9 of which were motorcyclists) and 18 others were injured in a variety of traffic accidents throughout the country. Normally the Q does not do these types of reports, but […]

QCOSTARICA — Paying for fried chicken or a pizza is simple via SINPE, the national electronic payment system, that can be made from mobile telephone or tabet. Using SINPE to pay for daily purchases are now part of the routine. However, the Ministerio de Hacienda (Ministry of Finance) is losing […]