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What the U.S. ground stop means for Costa Rica–U.S. flights

Q COSTA RICA — A nationwide United States ground stop is disrupting travel between Costa Rica and the United States on Friday, leaving passengers with uncertain departure times at…

Q Costa Rica · 1 day ago

Costa Rica and Nicaragua: Two different approaches to reckless motorcycling

RICO’s Q — Large motorcycle rides, known as “rodadas”, are drawing concern in Costa Rica. Riding in a group is legal. Blocking traffic, pulling wheelies, and putting other road…

Q Costa Rica · 2 days ago

Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega loses his primary care physician

Q24N (Nicaragua) Co-president of Nicaragua and wife of Daniel Ortega, Rosario Murillo, ordered the arrest of her husband’s doctor despite his critical condition. The dictator…

Q Costa Rica · 2 days ago

Costa Rica fishing rrip turns acandalous: Tourists paid to board an unlicensed boa

Q COSTA RICA — A paid fishing trip off Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast ended with the captain detained and the boat seized after coast guard officers found apparent violations…

Q Costa Rica · 2 days ago

Owners of clandestine airstrips could face up to 15 years in prison

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rican legislators have moved forward with a bill that would impose prison sentences on people involved in operating clandestine airstrips, as the government…

Q Costa Rica · 2 days ago

Costa Rican president threatens to sue journalist over questions about controversial public purchase

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rican President Laura Fernández has threatened to sue the La Nación journalist behind reports on the controversial Fire Department’s purchase of 40 ambulances.…

Q Costa Rica · 2 days ago

Is Costa Rica as safe as its reputation?

Q COSTA RICA — After Caroline Heaviland, a 75-year-old American acupuncturist, was found murdered in her home in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, in August; California surfer and Hotel…

Q Costa Rica · 4 days ago

Holiday workers in Costa Rica retain full labor protections

Q COSTA RICA — As Costa Rican businesses gear up for Black Friday, Christmas and New Year, many bring on temporary staff to handle more customers and sales. But a short-term…

Q Costa Rica · 4 days ago

Inmates turn prison Items Into Contraband at Costa Rica’s New High-Security Facility

Q COSTA RICA — Prison officers at Costa Rica’s new high-security facility, the High Containment and Organized Crime, known by its Spanish acronym CACCO, have seized handmade…

Q Costa Rica · 4 days ago

What would happen if Congress fails to secure the votes to approve the 2027 budget?

Q COSTA RICA — A Constitutional Court (Sala IV) order has blocked a second-round vote before November 29, intensifying a dispute over whether the proposed cuts could disrupt the…

Q Costa Rica · 4 days ago

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