Q COSTA RICA — Former president and current government spokesperson Rodrigo Chaves added a new name on Wednesday to the long list of political figures he has criticized or accused of wrongdoing after they expressed positions contrary to the governm...

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rican President Laura Fernández dismissed any possibility of the government stepping in to artificially control the dollar’s exchange rate, despite concerns expressed by export-related industries, tourism, free trade zones, ...

Q COSTA RICA — The most recent CIEP-UCR survey released on September 9, 2026, measured how Costa Ricans perceive the power dynamic between President Laura Fernández and her predecessor, Rodrigo Chaves. The perception that Rodrigo Chaves maintains ...

Q COSTA RICA — Picture this: you’re a Costa Rican living overseas, and you come back home for a vacation with your little one who was born abroad, ie the U.S., Canada, or Europe. You spend some amazing days reconnecting with family, soaking up th...

RICO’s Q — In recent Costa Rican history, no president or minister—even those with strong public support—has ever traveled with the kind of security detail that Laura and Rodrigo have today at Casa Presidencial. We’re talking full-o...

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica recorded 425 traffic fatalities between January and August, according to data released by the Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes (MOPT)—Ministry of Public Works and Transportation—which also reveals a decrease...

Q COSTA RICA — The El Niño phenomenon is significantly raising temperatures in Costa Rica, a fact that has alarmed agricultural and food experts. According to recent reports, the increased heat accelerates food spoilage, posing a greater risk to f...

Q COSTA RICA — The recent shift in migration patterns has sparked a notable surge in travelers from Costa Rica heading to Canada. This change is attracting thousands, clearly boosting travel between the two countries. The trend reflects evolving mi...

#TODO POLITICO — By Luis Paulino Vargas Solís — I see Minister Rodrigo Chaves very distressed and heartbroken that the person in charge of notifications for the Prosecutor’s Office didn’t give him the information he needed to contact...

Q COSTA RICA — For decades, Costa Rica has been a destination country for refugees. However, recent figures reveal a growing trend: an increasing number of Costa Ricans are seeking international protection abroad. In 2025, 1,820 asylum applications...