Costa Rica News

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:35:02 +0000
Costa Rica approves Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination for the elderly
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica has approved a phased strategy to vaccinate ‘adultos mayores’ (elderly) against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a population that can also suffer serious complications from this respiratory infection. The dec...

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:24:36 +0000
The dollar continues to fall, reaching a new all-time low
Q COSTARICA — This Wednesday, the US dollar fell again, reaching a new all-time low since 2007. According to the Central Bank’s Foreign Exchange Market, the US dollar closed at ¢454.49 in the day’s session. The peak tourist season is e...

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:14:52 +0000
It’s time to stop downplaying the violence and crime crisis
RICO’s Q — On the radio show “Nuestra Voz” at Radio Monumental, following her inauguration, President Laura Fernández claimed that homicides are under control. Really, Laura? She’s probably leaning on data up to March 23, 2026, whi...

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:47:52 +0000
Precautionary measures imposed on Fabricio Alvarado for alleged sexual abuse
Q COSTARICA —After reviewing the case, the Criminal Court of Desamparados on Wednesday imposed a precautionary measure against former presidential candidate,  former legislator, and founder and leader of the Partido Nueva República (PRN), Fabrici...

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:35:20 +0000
OIJ rules out explosives in vehicle at Juan Santamaría Airport
Q COSTARICA — The Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) ruled out the presence of explosives in a vehicle located at Juan Santamaría International Airport, following a thorough inspection by both OIJ agents and the specialized police unit, th...

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:01:54 +0000
Are we are all potentially exposed to encountering a person with a weapon on the roads?
Q COSTARICA — Regardless of the time, place, or social status, all drivers are susceptible to becoming victims of road rage, a growing concern, particularly in the metropolitan San José area. Recent incidents of road violence mostly involved drive...

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:06:22 +0000
Referendum is Laura Fernández’s “ace in the hole”
Q COSTARICA — With an ambitious agenda that includes the approval of the 4×3 work schedule, the sale of the Banco de Costa Rica (BCR), gold mining in Crucitas, and the development of the Government City complex, President Laura Fernández bega...

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:44:22 +0000
Hot and windy conditions on tap for the coming days
Q COSTARICA — The national weather service, the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), reported that a mass of dry air will persist over Central America that will favor mostly fair weather across much of the country and limit cloud formation. The...

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:16:10 +0000
Presidencia website: “Under Maintenance”
RICO’s Q: Could this hint at what is to be? When I checked the Presidencia’s official site on Saturday—just a day after Laura Fernández took office—Rodrigo Chaves was still listed. By Sunday, the website was officially “under maint...

Sat, 09 May 2026 09:54:03 +0000
PHBingo: Where Online Bingo Fun Meets GameZone Twists and Mind Tricks
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