Costa Rica News
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:27:10 +0000This has nothing to do with politics. It’s not about any party or any one leader.
RICO’s Q (Opinion) It is truly concerning that, after almost two weeks, the situation on the Ruta 32, in the area of the Zurquí, remains unresolved. It is difficult to understand how, with trained professionals and years of experience, we cont...
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:16:30 +0000
Ruta 32 remains closed until further notice
Q COSTARICA — The current conditions on Ruta 32 are still challenging. The road remains closed near the Zurquí sector (around kilometer 31) due to a massive landslide that occurred about a week ago. This landslide involved a huge rock estimated at...
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:28:26 +0000
The dry season is around the corner
Q COSTARICA — The dry season is expected to begin in Costa Rica next week (November 17-23), according to the national weather service, the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN). In the coming days, we can expect a decrease in rainfall for the Pac...
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:22:10 +0000
“An infamous disgrace what’s happening in Costa Rica,” of la Sele’s performance against Haiti
Q COSTARICA — The ever-controversial Mexican journalist, David Faitelson, went all out, calling Costa Rica’s performance against Haiti an “infamous disgrace.” When everyone expected a victory, La Sele, Costa Rica’s national ...
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:02:54 +0000
Without answering a single question, Chaves abruptly exited the commission debating his immunity
Q COSTARICA — A “political lynching,” President Rodrigo Chaves this morning described the process of the legislative commission debating to his immunity for political belligerence. “This is a blatant political lynching. It has just been d...
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:19:48 +0000
Balancing Fear and Security
OP-ED by Chris Clarke — We protect our homes based on our perception of the threats in our locality. We weigh that against our fear of personal harm and loss. After a traumatic experience, there is a danger of overreacting. It seems important to st...
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:00:21 +0000
Rodrigo Chaves risks losing immunity for election interference
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves Rodrigo returns to the Legislative Assembly again this Friday, this time for alleged political belligerence. Chaves said on Thursday that he will “have fun” during his appearance before the ...
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:45:14 +0000
Will the Ruta 32 reopen tomorrow?
Q COSTARICA — If there are no further delays, the Ruta 32, the main road connecting the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM) with Limon, is expected to reopen on Friday. On Wednesday, Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) crews were able to blast the r...
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:31:40 +0000
Rodrigo Chaves calls the Supreme Electoral Tribunal and the legislators a “mafia”
Q COSTARICA — President Rodrigo Chaves lashed out Wednesday at the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) and the legislators considering lifting his immunity, calling them a “political caste of that mafia” that, according to him, seeks to remove him...
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:22:22 +0000
Juan Carlos Hidalgo: “Rodrigo Chaves is the one who has Costa Rica flooded with cocaine”
Q COSTARICA (from La República) — The debate over public safety reignited after Juan Carlos Hidalgo, presidential candidate for the Partido Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC), launched strong criticisms against President Rodrigo Chaves, whom he blam...