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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:05:57 +0000“I was devastated”: Laura Fernández opened her heart and revealed how a divorce, faith, and her family shaped the path that led her to become President of Costa Rica
Q COSTA RICA — Accustomed to answering questions about security, the economy, or government decisions, this time Laura Fernández spoke from a much more intimate place. Without political speeches and in a relaxed tone, the President of Costa Rica o...
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:37:47 +0000
Costa Rica’s MOST wanted, alias “Diablo” captured!
Q COSTA RICA — The Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) — Costa Rica’S Judicial Investigation Agency — confirmed the arrest of Alejandro Arias Monge, known as “Diablo,” during an operation carried out this Friday morning...
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:11:15 +0000
How are the July 25th and August 2nd holidays paid?
Q COSTA RICA — This coming weekend and next are holiday weekends in Costa Rica, but with a difference: among them is the way these holidays are paid, which varies depending on the type of holiday, the employee’s payment method, and whether th...
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:54:04 +0000
Waiting lists worsen: More than 1.4 million Costa Ricans await an appointment or surgical procedure
Q COSTA RICA — The problem of waiting lists at public hospitals of the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) is worsening rapidly. An audit report of the institution, released by Legislator Ángela Aguilar of the Partido Liberación Nacional (...
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:48:41 +0000
More Canadian visitors for the upcomiong high season
Q COSTA RICA — The Guanacaste Airport in Liberia (LIR) will add a new direct flight from Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, with the addition of a WestJet route that will begin operations on December 20, 2026. The connection will link Ottawa Macd...