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Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:32:10 +0000Corrupt traffic police officer sentenced to prison
Q COSTARICA — After it was proven that a traffic police officer (transito) attempted to accept a bribe, the Criminal Court for Finance and Public Service sentenced the former officer, named Araya, to two years in prison. For these actions, he was a...
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:03:47 +0000Costa Rica places 5 coffee shops among the best in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean
Q COSTARICA — Five Costa Rican coffee shops have entered The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops ranking for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The list was presented during World of Coffee in San Diego, California, one of the most impo...
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:45:45 +0000Costa Rica tops the list of best countries for women traveling alone in 2026
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica tops the list of the best countries for women traveling alone in 2026, according to a ranking published by the BBC. The article analyzes Georgetown University’s Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index, the Global Peace ...
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:10:28 +0000Minors in Costa Rica would not be allowed to have social media accounts
Q COSTARICA — In the final days of the current Legislative Assembly, legislators will be debating and voting on a bill that will not allow minors to create social media profiles in Costa Rica. Companies that allow it could face fines of up to ¢23 ...
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:52:11 +0000Passengers can stay 15 days in Panama at no additional airfare cost
Q24N (La Estrella) In a bid to transform air connections into direct revenue for the local economy, the Panama Stopover program will expand its main benefit: starting in 2026, passengers will be able to stay in the country for between 7 and 15 days a...