Q Costa Rica

QCOSTARICA — The passage of tropical wave #20 is expected to enter the national territory this Friday morning. As a preventive measure, the Comisión Nacional de Emergencias (CNE) – National Emergency Commission – placed the entire country under a ‘green alert’. Another factor that also influenced the decision is that […]

QCOSTARICA — A recent report from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), titled “Trump Risk Index” (TRI), details that the closed partners of the United States are among the most exposed to a new Donald Trump presidency. Costa Rica would be the second most vulnerable country, according to the index, with […]

QCOSTARICA — June 2024 marked a significant milestone for the electric vehicle market in Costa Rica, with a total of 819 electric vehicles registered, representing 11% of all vehicles registered during the month. This record reflects notable growth in the adoption of electric vehicles in the country. So far this […]

QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica has the highest minimum wage in Latin America, around US$680 monthly, according to a study by Statista, an increase of 1.83 % compared to the previous year and over US$100 dollars more than the second place, Uruguay. Following closely Costa Rica’s leading position in the minimum […]

Bingo wasn’t born in Costa Rica, but it’s become hugely popular in recent years. Bingo halls have popped up across the country, but the game’s popularity has been fueled by innovations in the digital sphere. The rise of online bingo platforms has allowed more people to discover and enjoy the […]

QCOSTARICA — The General Directorate of Civil Aviation confirmed the death of the pilot, Carlos Noguera, 54, and copilot, Ismael Alvarado, 23, in a small plane that fell and caught fire in the Costa Rican South Pacific. “The aircraft accident occurred on the Carate landing strip, in the South Zone. […]

Q24N (VOA) On Monday an international tribunal ruled in Costa Rica’s favor in a dispute with Canadian mining company Infinito Gold over the 2010 cancellation of a gold concession on environmental grounds. “The government is pleased to inform the country that Costa Rica has won the case brought by Infinito […]

Q24N (VOA/Reuters) Tripoli — Libyan authorities on Monday ordered the arrest of an airline official on charges of helping to illegally transport migrants to the United States via Nicaragua. The commercial director of Ghadames Air was under investigation for “committing an activity harmful to the interests of the country,” said […]

En Costa Rica, mujeres de todas las edades sufren una “penalización de la maternidad” que las arroja a dejar sus estudios o trabajos. El sistema no está diseñado para que puedan superarse si deciden tener hijos, concluyó un análisis de la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE). […]

QCOSTARICA — There was complete madness on the street of San José and similar long lines across the country, as lottery buyers sought out their number for the “Acumulado” that will take place tonight, Tuesday, July 16. Image from Crhoy.com Similar chaos is expected today. However, many will disappointed as […]