Taking photos of the ballot while voting invalidates the vote, according to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). If the person voting shows the ballot, shows their vote, and says who they voted for inside the polling place, that is grounds for inval...

Q COSTARICA — Representatives from Costa Rica’s electoral tribunal—the Tribunal Supremo de Elecciónes—arrived aboard helicopters from the U.S. Embassy’s Air Surveillance Service program, along with bags of ballots, so that voters l...

RICO’s Q — Tensions surge as the diplomatic relationship between Nicaragua and Spain has sharply deteriorated in recent weeks, plunging into a full-blown crisis that threatens to upend years of historical ties. At the heart of the confrontati...

In the Philippines, the love for games is deeply intertwined with cultural traditions and practices that foster unity within communities. Among these traditions, the perya stands as a significant cultural icon. Known for its colorful carnival atmosph...

Q24N (Confidencial) The economic policies implemented by the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo over the past two years aim to “shield” Nicaragua from potential external shocks, according to three economists consulted by CONFIDEN...

Q COSTARICA — On Tuesday, January 29, the Justices of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) received a visit from the Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS), headed by Mr. Ope Pasquet. This group of experts will w...

RICO’s Q — With the national election only days away, a question is popping up everywhere—from social media to coffee shop chats and office break rooms: what really happens if you don’t vote? The conversation started because a television ...

Q24N — The regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo tried and convicted its longtime ally and economic advisor, Bayardo Arce, who had been detained last year. The swift justice followed the escape to Costa Rica of Arce’s wife, Amelia Ybarr...

Q COSTARICA — Nicaraguan migrants topped the list of foreign homicide victims in Costa Rica during 2025, according to official data from the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ – the Judicial Investigation Agency. The figures confirm a ...

Q COSTARICA — The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recently announced an agreement among 145 countries to implement a 15% minimum corporate tax on multinational corporations (a global minimum tax), which also includes a...