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Fri, 15 May 2026 13:54:35 +0000
Canatur supports proposal for long weekends in Costa Rica
Q COSTARICA — In Costa Rica, holidays carry a special kind of respect — they are celebrated right on their calendar day, not moved to create long weekends. This tradition, deeply rooted in the country’s culture, sets Costa Rica apart from many ...

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:51:53 +0000
Legislative President shelves sexual harassment case against Fabricio Alvarado
Q COSTARICA — The president of the Legislative Assembly, Yara Jiménez, decided to shelve the reports prepared by the special commission that investigated the alleged sexual abuse committed by former legislator Fabricio Alvarado during the previous...

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:35:02 +0000
Costa Rica approves Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination for the elderly
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica has approved a phased strategy to vaccinate ‘adultos mayores’ (elderly) against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a population that can also suffer serious complications from this respiratory infection. The dec...

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:24:36 +0000
The dollar continues to fall, reaching a new all-time low
Q COSTARICA — This Wednesday, the US dollar fell again, reaching a new all-time low since 2007. According to the Central Bank’s Foreign Exchange Market, the US dollar closed at ¢454.49 in the day’s session. The peak tourist season is e...

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:14:52 +0000
It’s time to stop downplaying the violence and crime crisis
RICO’s Q — On the radio show “Nuestra Voz” at Radio Monumental, following her inauguration, President Laura Fernández claimed that homicides are under control. Really, Laura? She’s probably leaning on data up to March 23, 2026, whi...

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