QCOSTARICA — Different commercial and productive sectors in Costa Rica have their eyes set on today, Saturday, April 20, the date on which the ban on plastic bags would come into effect. However, the same regulations impose staggered deadlines ...

QCOSTARICA — According to the Costa Rica based Fundación por la Libertad de Expresión y Democracia (FLED) – Foundation for Freedom of Expression and Democracy  – report the majority of traditional media in Nicaragua avoid coverin...

Microdosing involves taking a small, controlled amount—usually around 1/8 to 1/10 of the regular dose of psychedelic drugs like LSD or magic mushrooms to enhance your daily routine. It’s particularly popular among the startup and tech communi...

QCOSTARICA – A call for respect for the division of powers was made by legislator Daniela Rojas, of the Partido Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC), given the announcement by President Rodrigo Chaves to veto the bill to reform the current radio broa...

QCOSTARICA — On Wednesday, former president Carlos Alvarado (2018-2022), said he was confident in his ability to defeat populism in the 2018 elections, but unfortunately populism is still thriving today. For the former president, populism threa...

QCOSTARICA – The first indigenous peoples of Costa Rica were hunters and gatherers. When the Spanish arrived, the country’s unique geographical position between Mesoamerica and the Andean cultures created a blend of cultural influences. C...

QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica just came off a long weekend, because of the April 11 holiday being moved to Monday, leaving five mandatory pay (Statutory) holidays in 2024, and three non-payment holidays. The mandatory pay holidays are: Wednesday, May...

QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica’s President, Rodrigo Chaves, stated on his social media account that Costa Rica will not be receiving African migrants. Chaves also refuted claims made by British media about negotiations between Ministries of Fore...

QCOSTARICA — To get an appointment with a specialist or undergo surgery, patients must wait more than a year on average, according to data from the Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social (CCSS) – Costa Rican Social Security Fund. The number...

QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica Debates Legal Use of Bitcoin. Jan3, a prominent Bitcoin technology firm, stated that the absence of comprehensive legislation governing the country’s crypto ownership, trading, and investment impacts the ongoing debate...