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Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:37:37 +0000
The New Feminism in Latin America
Q REPORTS – The mobilizations against racism and machismo in Latin America are not new. The history of both gets confused with the fight against slavery and discrimination, for suffrage, work and equality between men and women. What is new abou...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:16:00 +0000
Clean Up Underway After Nicaragua’s Tallest Volcano Erupts  
TODAY NICARAGUA – Authorities in Nicaragua are keeping a close watch on the San Cristobal volcano, as residents clean up from Tuesday’s eruption that showered ash over the northwestern city of Chinandega. The 1,745-meter-high colossus, located no...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 07:55:58 +0000
Latin America Sees Rise in Vaccine-related Crimes
InSightcrime.org – As Latin American countries struggle to ramp up COVID-19 vaccination, crimes related to the illegal purchase of vaccines, including the sale of pilfered or fake doses, have surged, along with online scams. Mexico’s health a...

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:07:36 +0000
Franklin Chang-Díaz urges presidential signature for Space Agency law
QCOSTARCIA – On February 19, the Legislative Assembly approved in a second debate the creation of the Costa Rican Space Agency (AEC). However, the law promoted by the legislator of the Partido Liberacion Nacional (PLN), Aida Montiel, has been t...

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:52:13 +0000
Controversy in the Legislative Assembly for the use of the word “blacks” in a motion
QCOSTARIAC – A group of legislators launched strong criticism against María Inés Solís of the Partido Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC), for using the word “blacks” in a motion proposed for a bill. Wednesday afternoon, the First Plenary Com...

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:32:28 +0000
Import of new Chinese cars grows in a slumped market
QCOSTARICA – New car dealerships dedicated to the sale of Chinese vehicles, in 2020 recorded four consecutive years of dynamism, measured based on the import figures. The reported growth began in 2016, in contrast to the general behavior of the...

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:56:24 +0000
‘Chepito’ turns 121: why is he not in the Guinness Records?
QCOSTARICA – According to his official ID, the cedula issued by the civil registry office of the Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (TSE), and his baptismal certificate,  José Uriel Delgado Corrales turned 121 years old on Wednesday, March 10. Bu...

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:21:34 +0000
For Everyone Who’s Been Suffering
Wanted to share with you this poem sent by David P Carroll For everyone who’s been suffering: Like never before And our lives have changed to And so many families suffering Every day and this virus is here to stay And we were all caught and una...

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:52:45 +0000
Are Ultrasonic Pest Repellers Safe for People and Pets?
Many people have a hard time dealing with pests in their homes, especially those who have pets in their household. Getting rid of pests is a priority when they’re infesting your place to eliminate possible health risks, hygiene problems, and damage...

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:09:35 +0000
Guanacaste Airport awarded best airport for customer experience
QCOSTARICA – The Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR), in Liberia, Guanacaste, was among the winners, for the third consecutive year, of the best airport in quality of customer service. This recognition is provided for the Latin American a...



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