Q24N (Confidencial) The elimination of visa-free entry for Cubans to Nicaragua, which had been in effect since November 2021, could not have been a “unilateral” action by the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, but rather a measure “co...

Q24N — The regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo announced a new immigration policy on Friday, February 13, that eliminates visa-free access for citizens of 128 countries, including China, Cuba, Venezuela, and several African nations. Based o...

Q COSTARICA — In two and a half months, on April 30, the current legislators (diputados in Spanish) of the Legislative Assembly will conclude four years of public service and return to their daily lives. What will they do? In the final stretch of t...

Q COSTARICA — Influenza A is currently the most prevalent respiratory virus in Costa Rica, according to data from the Ministry of Health. Meanwhile, the Costa Rican Social Security System (CCSS) plans to move up its influenza vaccination campaign t...

Q COSTARICA — The dollar exchange rate surprised the economy again last Friday, February 13, reaching a new all-time low in the Mercado de Monedas Extranjeras (MONEX) —Foreign Exchange Market. The US dollar fell 1.91 colones compared to the previ...

Q COSTARICA — The technical regulations on vaping devices, recently published by the Ministry of Health, could push this market into the illegal sector, with potential impacts on formal commerce, tax revenue, and public safety, according to the Cos...

Q COSTARICA — Sunday, February 15th, marked World Whale Day, a date to reflect on the importance of these marine giants and the ecosystems they inhabit. In Costa Rica, this day coincides with a very particular reality: its waters, especially in the...

Q COSTARICA — The Municipality of San José announced the return of Smoke-Free Family Sundays, an initiative that seeks to promote outdoor community, sports, and the active use of public spaces in a safe, car-free environment. The events will take ...

Q COSTARICA — Several business chambers spoke out against a bill that would increase the cost of carbonated beverages by 10%, arguing that it would negatively impact producers, importers, and small businesses. These are soft drinks like Coca-Cola, ...

Q COSTARICA — Southwest Airlines confirmed the launch of a new direct flight between the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San José, Costa Rica. The flight will oper...