Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica is expected to conclude the second half of 2025 with a moderately growing economy, inflation contained below Costa Rica’s Central Bank (BCCR) target range, and a relatively stable exchange rate. All of this is happening amid a global environment affected by trade tensions between the […]
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Q COSTARICA — Costa Rican authorities lifted the alerts for the Poás Volcano eruptions on Wednesday and announced the reopening of the national park, one of the most visited in the country, starting July 30, after four months of closure. “This decision was made in response to a significant decrease […]
Q COSTARICA — The Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) – Costa Rica’s judicial agency akin to the U.S. F.B.I., confirmed that Malcolm-Jamal Warner died accidentally due to asphyxiation by submersion, according to an autopsy. The information was confirmed today, Tuesday, July 22, after the completion of forensic examinations. The OIJ […]
Q COSTARICA – Potholes or ‘huecos’, uncovered manhole covers, and other serious road defects pose a risk to drivers and pedestrians on Costa Rica’s roads. Perhaps Costa Rica’s legislators could take a tip from our southern neighbour, Panama, where lawmakers are discussing a new bill that proposes the State compensate […]
Q COSTARICA — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his role as Theodore Huxtable on the hit American series ‘The Cosby Show’, died this Sunday, July 14, at the age of 54 while vacationing in Costa Rica. According to reports, Warner was swimming with his family at Playa Grande, in the town […]
Q COSTARICA — Starting in 2026, applying for a visa to enter the United States will be significantly more expensive due to a new mandatory US$250 surcharge added to current fees. The measure was approved as part of the new immigration law known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” signed […]
Q COSTARICA — In the context of World Dog Day, July 18, Kantar IBOPE Media, a leader in media research, shared findings that reflect how dogs not only fill homes with joy, but also play an increasingly visible role in Costa Rican advertising and consumer behavior. According to recent data, […]
Q REPORTS (EFE) Several Latino groups condemned an agreement between the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to share the data of 79 million users with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), stating that it could be used for raids and deportations. The […]
Q COSTA RICA — After the Partido Pueblo Soberano (PPSO) was announced, the party that will be running with Chavismo in the 2026 elections, last Saturday, the next step is to select a candidate to continue Rodrigo Chaves’ administration for the 2026-2030 term. Former Minister of Planning and the Presidency, […]
Q COSTARICA — Tourist arrivals in Costa Rica by air fell 4.5% in June 2025 compared to the same month the previous year, according to the most recent report from the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT) – Costa Rican Tourism Board. This decline reinforces the downward trend affecting the main […]