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Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:44:44 +0000Costa Rica offers an alternative to obtaining a U.S. degree due to the suspension of student visas
QCOSTARICA — In light of the recent suspension of visas for foreign students in the United States, Texas Tech University – Costa Rica (TTU-CR) offers a reliable option for those seeking a U.S. degree. Located on Avenida Escazú, TTU-CR is the...
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:17:19 +0000Costa Rica prepares to eliminate passwords for online purchases by 2030
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica has established itself as a leader in the adoption of digital payments in Central America. With high levels of banking access and a growing digital culture, the country is participating in a regional effort led by Master...
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:08:39 +00001 in 5 emergencies due to traffic accidents
QCOSTARICA — The Costa Rica Cruz Roa (Red Cross) reported last week that one in five (20%) of the emergencies attended by first responders in Costa Rica are traffic accidents. These statistics emerge as part of an urgent plea: road accidents ar...
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:49:02 +0000Report warns that Costa Rica is moving towards a state of structural violence
QCOSTARICA — The most recent report from the “informe del programa Análisis de Coyuntura de la Sociedad Costarricense” (Current Situation Analysis of Costa Rican Society program), run by the School of Sociology at the National Univ...
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:14:05 +0000Gases emitted from the Poás volcano cause acid rain in nearby areas
QCOSTARICA — Fallout near the Poás Volcano isn’t just water. The rains are carrying gases emanating from the volcano, is generating acid rain in nearby communities. The phenomenon occurs when gases such as sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and hydr...