The Nicaraguan government dissolved the legal status of 25 more non-governmental organizations on Monday, confiscating the assets of 12 of them in its ongoing crackdown on civil society since the anti-government protests of 2018. According to the official Nicaraguan gazette La Gaceta, the country’s Ministry of Governance ordered the closure […]
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Coconut milk: it’s delicious, it’s nutritious and it’s expensive. At upwards of $4 a can at the local supermercado, chances are this superfood doesn’t fit very well into your meal budget – tragic, considering how perfect it is for sweetening coffee, livening up soups and thickening smoothies. Luckily raw coconuts […]
Known worldwide for its rainforests, commitment to environmental protection, and progressive sustainability policies, Costa Rica is now aiming to cement itself as a global leader in another cutting-edge realm: blockchain technology. Blockchain Week in Costa Rica begins November 16 with a series of events designed to highlight Costa Rica as […]
The rain begins outside. Carlos Cordero knows what the next morning will do to him. He’ll feel stuffy. Coworkers will ask him if he’s upset. But he’s not feeling gloomy – Cordero just has allergies; awful, awful allergies that worsen during Costa Rica’s soggy rainy season, which typically lasts through […]
As the sun set on Sunday, November 5, the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago de Chile drew to a thrilling close. Costa Rica emerged as one of the standout nations of the event, clinching a total of nine medals – one gold, one silver, and seven bronze. These games […]
In a recent gathering of accredited ambassadors at the Organization of American States (OAS), President Rodrigo Chaves reiterated his plea for international assistance in managing migration, underscoring the need for direct support rather than relying on intermediaries. The President expressed gratitude for the support provided by United Nations agencies and […]
The recent 2023 Pan American Games held in Santiago, Chile offered more than just intense athletic competition. As happens every four years, the event produced many curious side stories beyond the medals podiums. One particularly embarrassing incident involved the women’s 20-kilometer race walk. Peruvian Kimberly García crossed the line first […]
In a historic tribute to a trailblazing figure in Costa Rican history, Angela Acuña Braun, the first woman to earn a law degree in the country, has been posthumously honored with a permanent artistic portrait in Washington, D.C. The unveiling took place during a recent visit by a Costa Rican […]
The crucial expansion project along 107 kilometers of Route 32 connecting San José to Limón has encountered yet another major setback, pushing the expected completion date back from April to December 2024. The delay was disclosed by National Road Council (CONAVI) Director Mauricio Batalla during recent talks with the Special […]
In a striking move that has set the entire nation abuzz with anticipation, the Costa Rican Football Federation has officially announced Gustavo Alfaro as the new head coach of the national team, La Sele. Alfaro, the seasoned Argentine tactician, is poised to usher in a new era for Tico football, […]