Q COSTARICA — Gone are the days when then-President Rodrigo Chaves declared his mission in power would end on May 8, 2026, and that he would retire with the satisfaction of having awakened the people. He said he wouldn’t endorse anyone, but t...

Q COSTARICA — The combination of various adverse factors brought relief to the Costa Rican agricultural sector with a “perfect storm” this year. Producers and exporters of banana, coffee, melon, and pineapple face multiple obstacles: th...

Q COSTARICA — The Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) is carrying out a large-scale operation nicknamed “Caso Lusso” this Monday morning against a suspected money laundering ring, with 17 simultaneous raids in areas including Esc...

Q COSTARICA — In Costa Rica, holidays carry a special kind of respect — they are celebrated right on their calendar day, not moved to create long weekends. This tradition, deeply rooted in the country’s culture, sets Costa Rica apart from many ...

Q COSTARICA — The president of the Legislative Assembly, Yara Jiménez, decided to shelve the reports prepared by the special commission that investigated the alleged sexual abuse committed by former legislator Fabricio Alvarado during the previous...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...