British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, world-renowned for his role as Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was recently spotted enjoying a few days of rest in La Fortuna, San Carlos. Cumberbatch, a two-time Oscar nominee and known for his work in films such as The Imitation Game, Avengers: Endgame, and […]
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Two students from Fidélitas University will attend the MARS CHALLENGE. They are Sofía Mena Quirós (Electromechanical Engineering) and Alejandro Gavarrete Brenes (Mechatronics Engineering). They were recognized for their outstanding performance in the Mars 2024 Challenge International Final, earning a trip to NASA’s Space Center Houston the second week of May. […]
The Board of Directors of the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) approved the development of the North-Center Link Transmission Infrastructure Project, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the national high-voltage grid that supports the National Electric System (SEN). This project will integrate the new renewable energy plants being built in […]
Never before in history has Costa Rica had so many dollars stored in its international reserves. The Central Bank reports a total of $14.836 billion, an unprecedented figure that places the country at an unprecedented moment, so much so that economic analyst Daniel Suchar notes that the country “is swimming […]
Within ten business days, the Ministry of Public Education (MEP) must make transparent the decision made by President Rodrigo Chaves to eliminate the “Comprehensive Affection and Sexuality Study Program.” This follows an appeal for protection won by Andre Vásquez Rodríguez, representative of the organization Acceder. The ruling, announced yesterday, establishes […]
Ivanka Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump, declared her love for Costa Rica. In a post on social media this past Tuesday, Trump’s so-called “favorite daughter” told her more than 8 million Instagram followers about her experience in the country. “Grateful isn’t enough. Spending Easter and Holy Week surrounded […]
On April 8, the Legislative Assembly approved a new national symbol for the country in its second reading. These are the adobe and bahareque houses, so representative of Costa Rica’s past, especially in rural areas. The bill was presented by the National Liberation Party representative, Luis Fernando Mendoza, and received […]
Elegance took over the stage in Baku, Azerbaijan, host of the rhythmic gymnastics World Cup. For the first time in history, Costa Rica is present at this world-class event. Gloriana Sánchez Arguedas represented the country at this important sporting event. Sánchez is no stranger to high performance. In 2023, she […]
It was on a Monday, April 22, in 1991, when the Limón Earthquake shook the ground with an intensity never before recorded in Costa Rica’s history and never seen again. At 3:57 p.m., with its epicenter in the Valle de la Estrella, 36 kilometers from Limón, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake […]
In recent times, the United States has seen a troubling rise in political polarization, anti-immigrant sentiment, and increasing legal hurdles for foreigners—even those residing legally. From visa restrictions to workplace discrimination and even threats of deportation for minor infractions, many expatriates and foreign residents are finding life in the U.S. […]