Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica could once again hold a referendum similar to the one in 2007, when Costa Ricans voted to join the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States. Laura Fernández, Costa Rica’s president-elect, confirmed in an exc...

RICO’s Q—This week, the US dollar is at a very low point against the Costa Rican Colón, trading around ¢470–¢485. This is a translated and adapted excerpt from economist Oswald Céspedes Torres’s opinion piece, “Estas son las ví...

Q COSTARICA — The therian trend continues to generate reactions worldwide, and Costa Rica is no exception: one Costa Rican business has already taken a proactive measure across all its locations. Perro Café, a pet supply store, announced on its so...

Q COSTARICA — Legislators have approved reforms to the Ley de Tránsito (Traffic Law) and the Código Penal (Penal Code) aimed at cracking down on drivers under the influence of illicit drugs. The legislation, passed in the second and final debate,...

Q COSTARICA — After warning that the possibility of a rescue is very limited, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Costa Ricans in Cuba to leave the island as soon as possible. This is due to the unprecedented energy crisis in Cuba. The number of ...