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Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:34:15 +0000
‘State of the Nation’ foresees an increase in the number of households unable to buy the basic food basket
QCOSTARICA – The Programa Estado de la Nación (PEN) -State of the Nation Program, reported that this year is likely to leave more households that do not have sufficient income to buy the basic food basket. The National Institute of Statistics ...

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:58:38 +0000
Costa Rica did once have its own airline!
TOAY COSTA RICA – Yes, Costa Rica did have its own airline, the Líneas Aéreas Costarricenses S.A. (LACSA). The airline was created in October 17, 1945, with the help of Pan American World Airways (PanAm). It started operations on June 1, 1946...

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:32:55 +0000
Heavy rains caused flooding in Quepos, Parrita and Jacó
QCOSTARICA – The heavy downpours of Monday afternoon caused more than 100 incidents due to flooding, mainly in the cantons of Parrita, Quepos, Perez Zeledon and Garabito (in Playa Jacó and Herradura). Photos posted on social networks show wate...

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:28:14 +0000
Families spend ¢11,000 more on food for each person, compared to a year before
QCOSTARICA – Families in Costa Rica are going through a complicated reality: the monthly food expense of each member of a household has increased by almost ¢11,000 ( ¢10,916) in the past year. In September 2021, ¢48,867 monthly was spent for...

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:44:05 +0000
Another blow to freedom of expression in Venezuela
Q24N – The National Association of Journalists of Venezuela (CNPVEN) denounced this Saturday that the dictatorship of Nicolás Maduro closed 34 radio stations in recent months. Through its account on Twitter, it detailed the number of closures ...

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:35:23 +0000
Ruta 34 with “paso regulado” due to landslide in the Tárcoles sector
QCOSTARICA – Ruta 34 on Sunday joined the list of major roads with closures and/or substantial transit problems due to a series of landslides, forcing local authorities to take action – complete closure – before, being a national ro...

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:19:19 +0000
Get your umbrella ready! IMN forecasts downpours for Central Valley This Monday
QCOSTARICA – The heavy rains typical of the rainy season will continue to hit the country this Monday, according to the national weather service, the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN). The passage of Tropical Wave 43, this weekend, genera...

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 15:01:48 +0000
“La Dolce Vita” Italy: a place with no rules!
Q REPORTS – Tourists in Italy are behaving badly this year. Swimming in UNESCO-protected canals. Breaking into historic sites. Driving down the world’s most famous staircase. And just when you thought that was as bad as it gets: smashing ...

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 14:57:32 +0000
Tips to plan your next adventure with a Caribbean cruise
When it comes to luxury vacations and truly exciting travel, there’s nothing quite like a Caribbean cruise. From Cuba to Trinidad, the Caribbean offers a stunning array of gorgeous paradise islands, each one with its own unique culture, flavors, si...

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 14:51:18 +0000
The Importance Of Latino Athletes In The American Competitive Sports Scene
There are countless Latino athletes who have played prominent roles in shaping the competitive sports scene in the United States. Professional sports leagues have grown incredibly in terms of global following, exposure and of course revenue. The majo...



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