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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:42:08 +0000These are Laura Fernández’s “tough on crime” security laws
Q COSTARICA — Five weeks after taking office, President Laura Fernández presented six bills to the Legislative Assembly aimed at curbing drug trafficking and organized crime. The presentation included a stage, ministers, government deputies, polic...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:24:58 +0000Librería Lehmann says goodbye after 130 years!
RICO’s Q! — If you’ve spent any time in Costa Rica, chances are you’ve wandered into a Librería Lehmann (Lehmann Bookstore). And if you haven’t, you’ve probably caught yourself glancing at their big, inviting windows—whether in a...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:12:14 +0000Barrio Escalante transforms into a corner of Canada with a food festival, eh!
Q COSTARICA — Barrio Escalante is celebrating Canadian gastronomy and culture with the Canadian Food Festival, an initiative organized by Distrito G and the Canadian Embassy in Costa Rica. The event that kicked off June 12 and runs to the 28th feat...
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:57:30 +0000“Exclusive excursion to Nicaragua for Chavista supporters”
RICO’s Q — In a satirical article, Luis Paulino Vargas Solís reported on social media an “Important notice: Exclusive Nicaragua trip for Chavista supporters.” Luis Paulino writes: “Given the close, warm, affectionate, and i...
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:38:05 +0000Former presidents speak out against President Fernández
Q COSTARICA — Former president Carlos Alvarado (2018-2022) has decided to take a position clearly contrary to that of our President Laura Fernández, who stated that Nicaragua has the government they themselves elected. Alvarado, on the contrary, ...