Q COSTARICA — Journalist Emiliano Chamorro asserted on his social media account that representatives of the United States had delivered a direct warning to Nicaragua’s co-presidents, Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, to relinquish power. Acc...

RICO’s Q — We’re on the verge of the elections! As Costa Rica heads to the polls, the moment has caught the attention of the sizable community of foreigners living in the country. Among these expats, Americans and Canadians form a signi...

Q COSTARICA — In Costa Rica, the right to vote is a fundamental pillar of the democratic system and is expressly protected by the Political Constitution. This right not only represents a citizen’s guarantee but also has direct implications in...

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica’s economy is projected to maintain a growth trajectory through 2026, albeit at a more moderate pace than that observed in 2025, reflecting the normalization of GDP growth components toward their long-term values. This...

Q COSTARICA — As digital payments become more widespread and convenience grows, a new paradox is emerging in Latin America and the Caribbean: while consumers are increasingly confident in their ability to navigate the digital world, fear of fraud a...

Q24N (EFE) Between January 1 and 18, 2026, 577 undocumented migrants arrived in Panama, traveling back to South America after their plans to settle in the United States were thwarted. Under Donald Trump’s second presidency, the U.S. has launche...

Q COSTARICA — The 2026 election campaign has mirrored the weather in Costa Rica in recent days, where it sometimes heats up, but the reality is that the cold hasn’t completely disappeared, according to the Center for Political Research and St...

Q COSTARICA — After three loooong years of inactivity and unimaginable disruption to commerce, tourism, and the residents of the area, the expansion of the 49-kilometer Barranca-Limonal section finally resumed on Wednesday. The expectation is that ...

Q COSTARICA — The new fuel prices took effect at 12:01 am this Thursday, January 22, following their publication in the official gazette, La Gaceta. The new rates at service stations are as follows: Super gasoline: ¢636 per liter, a decrease of ¢...

Q COSTARICA — The Poás Volcano National Park will be temporarily closed until Sunday, due to the imminent risk of collapse of an access bridge. The structure is located over the Quebrada Tigre ravine in Poasito de Poás, on National Route 120, the...