Q COSTARICA — Heavy rains on Saturday afternoon hit much of the greater metropolitan area (GAM), flooding streets to car level in some neighborhoods and forcing people from their homes in others. In Guadalupe, Goicoechea, the damage was specifi...

Q COSTARICA — A new measure has been taken to increase control over imports from outlet stores, aduanas (customs) detaining all containers to verify compliance with regulations. Business closures, product seizures, and criminal charges will be ...

Q COSTARICA — In Costa Rica, most people have just one cell phone line, but it’s not unusual for some to have two or three. While many Costa Ricans stick with a single line for personal use, some—especially those who travel for work or want...

Q24N (Reuters) – Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced on Thursday to 27 years and three months in prison hours after being convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election, dealing a powerful reb...

Q COSTARICA — In 2024, Costa Rica recorded an infant mortality rate of 10.3 deaths per 1,000 live births—the highest the country has seen in two decades. This uptick has sparked concern within the health community, especially since most of th...