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In a plot twist fit for a medical mystery novel, Costa Rica is facing a dengue dilemma that’s bewildering experts and citizens alike. Catalina Ramírez Hernández, an epidemiologist with the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS), throws a curveball with a startling statement: “No one in Costa Rica can be […]

This year, owning a piece of automotive luxury in Costa Rica isn’t just about the drive – it’s about the hefty price tag that comes with the annual ‘marchamo’ (vehicle registration). The ‘Marchamo’ Meltdown: Let’s dive into what ‘marchamo’ really entails. It’s not just a slip of paper; it’s a […]

A man named Morales stands accused of a crime so ghastly it would make even the bravest souls shudder. He admitted to murdering, dismembering, and burying 33-year-old Luis Alexander Gutiérrez Jiménez in Monterrey de San Carlos back in September 2022. This grisly confession unfolded in the hallowed halls of justice […]

Gone are the days when getting directions in Costa Rica was like deciphering a heartfelt poem, with landmarks as verses and local lore as the chorus. Filmmaker María Luisa Santos, along with her partner Carlo Nasisse, brings this fading tradition to life in their short film “Direcciones,” capturing the essence […]

In a plot twist worthy of a political thriller, Costa Rican police, acting on an Interpol request, have detained David Ochy, a Panamanian businessman and erstwhile presidential hopeful. This high-profile arrest on charges of fraud and money laundering catapults Ochy from the campaign trail to a jail cell, intertwining his […]

In an era where corporate social responsibility (CSR) often gets tossed around like a buzzword salad, Dole Costa Rica stands out as a company that actually dresses its greens. Taking home the Grand Winner Award from the American-Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) for its groundbreaking ‘Financial Education Program for […]

In a world where the term ‘idiot’ seems less an insult and more a distressing societal trend, one can’t help but wonder: Are we living in the age of stupid? The evidence is as glaring as a neon sign in a dark alley – from vehement climate change deniers to […]

In a tragic turn of events reminiscent of a crime thriller but with real-world consequences, the tranquil shores of Dominical beach in Costa Rica became the scene of a heart-wrenching incident. The killing of Arlt Dominic Knuth, a German tourist, has cast a spotlight on the issue of safety in […]

Once upon a time, in a pre-Google era that now seems as distant as the age of dinosaurs, our forebears were the epitome of rugged self-reliance. They were the kind of people who could fix a car with nothing but gumption and a wrench, wire a house without frying themselves, […]

In a twist that could make a crime novelist blanch, Costa Rica is grappling with a surge in homicides that’s putting an unprecedented strain on its Judicial Morgue. It’s like the morgue is hosting a macabre party, and everyone’s unexpectedly shown up. With the number of murders skyrocketing to 930 […]