A Grim Turn of Events at an Unlicensed Wildlife Facility In a distressing development during a wildlife rescue operation in Orotina, Alajuela province, Costa Rica, an emu died, casting a shadow over efforts to save animals from an unlicensed facility. The operation, conducted on Monday by the National System of […]
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A Sophisticated Drug Trafficking Operation Unraveled In a significant operation on Tuesday morning, the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) successfully dismantled an international criminal organization specializing in the exportation of liquid cocaine concealed in soft drinks to Europe and Asia. This marked a major breakthrough in the ongoing battle against […]
A Soldier’s Journey of Discovery and Haunting Encounters During my 12-year tenure in the US Army, I embraced the opportunities to travel, often perplexed why some soldiers preferred the confines of the barracks over exploring the world. My adventures were not only geographical but also led me into the realm […]
The Los Angeles Lakers at the Heart of NBA Refereeing Debates The Los Angeles Lakers have long been a team that captures both the imagination and scrutiny within the NBA. Recently, they have found themselves at the center of intense debates concerning refereeing criteria and foul frequency, an issue deeply […]
Fatal Incident in Nosara Leaves Community in Mourning In a heartrending incident in Nosara, Nicoya, Guanacaste, a Costa Rican man, approximately 38 years old, tragically lost his life after falling from a canopy. The accident occurred on Monday morning, casting a somber shadow over the district renowned for its scenic […]
Costa Rican Singer Alien Feli Unveils His Much-Anticipated Debut Album Costa Rican singer Alien Feli has made a striking entrance into the music world with his debut album, a project that fuses contemporary sensibilities with the psychedelic rock essence of the 1960s. Produced by Chris Brown, a sound engineer renowned […]
The Remarkable Rise of Costa Rican Business Services Exports In the last ten years, Costa Rica has witnessed a remarkable surge in the export of business services, recording a 163% increase from 2013 to 2022. This growth, documented by the Promotora de Comercio Exterior de Costa Rica (Procomer), signifies a […]
A Troubling Increase in Banking Scams and Computer Fraud In the first half of 2023 alone, a staggering ¢12,000 million has been siphoned from Costa Rican bank accounts, according to a report by the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ). This figure not only triples the total amount stolen throughout 2022 but […]
Costa Rican Writers Shine in Alfaguara’s Latest Anthology In a significant achievement for Costa Rican literature, three accomplished authors from the country – Karla Sterloff, Catalina Murillo, and Laura Flores – have been selected to feature in the anthology “Desde el centro de América,” published by the prestigious Alfaguara publishing […]
In his State of the Union Address, President Biden faces a nation grappling with various crises, many of which critics argue are the result of his administration’s policies. From soaring inflation to foreign policy mishaps, the Biden administration is under intense scrutiny for its handling of numerous challenges facing the […]