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Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:47:28 +0000
Ortega Reappears After 68-Day Absence, Prompting Fresh Questions About His Health
Q24N — Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega appeared in public in Managua on Monday, November 9, for the first time in 68 days, ending his longest absence from public events since returning to power in 2007. He looked weak and walked with difficulty ...

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:34:11 +0000
Fuel prices to decrease by ¢1
RICO’s Q — No, no misprint in the headline. Drivers, starting today, Tuesday, November 10, will pay ¢1 less per liter for fuel, due to an adjustment to the single tax. These are the new prices, published this Monday in La Gaceta: Super gasol...

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:33:11 +0000
Costa Rica banks must notify clients of money movements in under a minute
Q COSTA RICA — Banks and other financial institutions must notify clients within one minute whenever funds move in their accounts, according to the banking Superintendency, the Superintendencia General de Entidades Financieras (SUGEF). The SUGEF, a...

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:17:26 +0000
Costa Rica Named the World’s Most Desirable Country in Wanderlust’s 2026 Awards
Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica has taken the top global spot in the 2026–2027 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, winning Gold in the “Most Desirable Country (Worldwide)” category. The British travel magazine announced the result in London, where its...

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:10:11 +0000
Nicaragua’s Rising Cost of Living Pushes More Families to Consider Migration
Q COSTA RICA (Nicaragua) — Nicaraguan families are facing renewed pressure as food and other basic expenses rise faster than wages, according to a recent report by the Fundación Sin Límites. The country’s inflation rate reached 4% between Janua...

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