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Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:58:10 +0000
In lower-income Costa Rican households, tobacco often replaces food purchases
Q COSTARICA — Imagine a person arriving at the supermarket to buy food for their family. With a limited budget, they carefully walk the aisles, counting every colón. They know this money must be enough for the essentials. However, in the end, with...

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:39:08 +0000
Air Transat launches new direct route between Quebec and San Jose
Q COSTARICA — Canadian airline Air Transat confirmed a new direct connection between Quebec City and San José, which will begin operations on December 15. The flight will be weekly and will operate permanently from Jean-Lesage International Airpor...

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:22:10 +0000
Menopause and Andropause: How Costa Rica is Addressing These Life Processes Without Taboos
Q COSTARICA — Health specialists in Costa Rica warn that addressing menopause and andropause remains crucial in medical care due to its direct impact on the population’s quality of life and physical and emotional well-being. Psychiatrist Mari...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:09:38 +0000
Public sector employees will have a double long weekend in May, why?
Q COSTARICA — All, approximately 309,200 public sector employees, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Census, will enjoy an extra paid day off in May thanks to Rodrigo Chaves’ decision. With the goal of making the ...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:01:11 +0000
Óscar Arias hopes for a change in tone in the political dialogue with Laura Fernández
Q COSTARICA — Oscar Arias, a two-time former president, highlights that the last four years of the presidency have been marked by coarse, vulgar, and insulting language. He believes the new government of Laura Fernández should focus on respectful ...

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