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Fri, 13 Aug 2021 06:06:20 +0000
Today’s Vehicle Restriction August 13: Plates ending in “9 & 0” CANNOT circulate
QCOSTARICA – For today, Friday, August 13, vehicles with plates ending in 9 & 0 CANNOT circulate. The measure is countrywide and applied between 5:00 am and 10:00 pm, save for those under the well-known exemption. From 10:00 pm to 5:00 am A...

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:20:29 +0000
Government asks transporters to lift blockade in Paso Canoas
QCOSTARICA – The Government of Carlos Alvarado, on Wednesday, urged Costa Rican transporters that have maintained a blockade at Paso Canoas border with Panama since last August 5, to put down their protest and give priority to the search for a ...

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:10:31 +0000
Today 50 years ago: Torrential downpour caused flooding in San José
TODAY COSTA RICA – While many parts of the country, mainly the Caribbean side, are facing downpours and damage caused by the heavy rains of the season, 50 years ago today, the major news was the flooding of the capital city. Original text publi...

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:58:27 +0000
Long weekends trigger an increase in Covid-19 cases
QCOSTARICA – The reproduction rate of Covid-19 accelerated again in Costa Rica in the past ten days, a scenario that has been observed in other epidemiological moments, mainly associated with long weekends. This change is attributed to differen...

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:42:18 +0000
U.S.-bound migrants fill Colombia town as COVID-19 border closures lifted
Q24N – NECOCLI, Colombia – After traveling for more than a year by ship, bus and car from Africa in hope of reaching the United States, Simon Gyamfi found himself stuck in a remote tourist resort on the coast of Colombia with thousands of...

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:38:05 +0000
Canada planning COVID-19 vaccine passport for international travel
Q TRAVEL – Canada is working to create a digital vaccine passport that would allow citizens to travel abroad and it should be available in the next few months, government officials said on Wednesday. Before the passport can be created Ottawa ne...

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:35:19 +0000
Panama, Colombia reach deal to manage migration over shared border
Q24N – Panama and Colombia agreed on Wednesday to receive up to 650 migrants each day, amid a humanitarian crisis at their shared border, where thousands of migrants are stranded in northern Colombia, waiting to continue north toward the United...

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:30:15 +0000
Soaring number of Nicaraguans seek refuge in Costa Rica amid domestic crackdown
QCOSTARICA – Costa Rica received the highest number of refugee applications from Nicaraguans in July since the 2018 protests in Nicaragua, according to Costa Rican government data, following a wave of arrests against opponents of President Dani...

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:22:47 +0000
It’s Only Bananas?
Q REPORTS – One does not usually think of bananas as big business, let alone as a factor in the fate of nations. But according to Statista, in 2019 the banana was the world’s most produced fruit crop, ahead of watermelons, oranges, and apples...

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:26:45 +0000
Secrets of a Casino: How to Find a “Generous” Slot Machine
When playing at a casino, everyone dreams of a big win, especially when playing slots that are famous for their potential for massive payouts. People play slots because they’re simple and fun but mostly because there’s always a small chance of ge...



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