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Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:39:52 +0000
Police operations have halted a wave of violence in Cartago
Q COSTARICA — Since the capture of Julio Alberto Gómez Pérez, alias “Gordo Julio,” on March 25, only two homicides have been recorded in the entire province of Cartago. This figure contrasts sharply with the 23 murders recorded before...

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:33:56 +0000
Costa Rica is the largest country in Central America?
Q COSTARICA — In the interscholastic competition “Antorcha” on Channel 13, a question was asked about the size of Costa Rica’s territorial sea, specifically regarding Cocos Island. If we analyze this image, due to Cocos Island’s dis...

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:31:37 +0000
Costa Rica’s Isla San Lucas at 26% progress in infrastructure to receive tourists
Q COSTARICA — Developing a structure with the sea as its central feature, on an iconic island steeped in history and also the country’s newest National Park, presents a series of challenges. However, simply providing the island known as “l...

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:45:44 +0000
Working on holidays: what the law says about pays during Semana Santa
Q COSTARICA — Employees required to work during Semana Santa or on April 11 th, the Día de Juan Santamaría holiday, must receive additional compensation in accordance with Costa Rican law. The Código de Trabajo (Labor Code) establishes that Holy...

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:30:25 +0000
Costa Rica will be at the center of the continent’s diplomatic decisions
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica assumed a leading role on the regional stage this Wednesday, as its representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Alejandra Solano Cabalceta, began her term as head of the Permanent Council. Her mandate will ...

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