Q Costa Rica

QCOSTARICA — With the reform of the Ley de Tránsito 9078 en su artículo 147 G (Traffic Law 9078 in its article 147 G ), effective on Monday, December 2, the Traffic Police can no longer fine drivers who do not carry their driver’s license, as long as the document […]

QCOSTARIAC — The board of directors of the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS or Caja) declared a state of emergency following the massive resignation of specialists, effective from December 3, 2024, to June 3, 2025, with the possibility of extension. Currently, 84 specialist doctors in fields such as Anesthesiology, […]

QCOSTARICA == Costa Rica went from having 21.8% of poor households to 18% in the last year, according to data revealed last month by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC)  – National Institute of Statistics and Census, thus reaching the lowest levels of poverty in the last 15 […]

QCOSTARICA — The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) reported 2 national routes that remain closed for this Tuesday, due to the rainy conditions causing landslides on the roads. These are route 32 which connects San José with Limón, and route 10 through Turrialba. – Advertisement – According to […]

QCOSTARICA — The national weather service, the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), announced that a progressive increase in rainfall is expected, especially in the Caribbean region and the Northern Zone. In addition, the intensity of the winds is expected to increase in the north and center of the national territory. All […]

QCOSTARICA — It’s December and in Costa Rica, the payment of the Aguinaldo (Christmas or year-end bonus) is an inalienable right for all workers, whether they are in the public or private sector. According to the Law on the Ley Pago de Aguinaldo a Servidores Empresa Privada, Ley 2412 (Payment […]

QCOSTARICA — The State refinery, the Refinadora Costarricense de Petroleo (RECOPE), whose website was hacked last week is being held ransom to the tune of US$5 million dollars for the encryption key to access the website. The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MICITT) that has been working with the […]

QCOSTARICA — Internet TV is one of the best options for those looking for flexibility and variety in entertainment. In Costa Rica, more and more people are choosing this alternative to enjoy online television, adapting to their schedules and preferences. What is Internet TV? Internet TV, also known as online […]

Q24N (EFE) The United States tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China will affect international trade, and therefore the Panama Canal, and will raise prices in Central America, which will have to “reposition” itself by promoting regional integration and nearshoring, analysts told EFE. The president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, […]

QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves was booed during the inauguration of the International Festival of the Arts (FIA), held on Sunday night in the Plaza de la Democracia, in San José. In a video circulating on social networks, it is observed that, while Chaves was giving his speech, […]