RICO’s Q—Italian immigrants and their descendants are an integral part of Costa Rica’s diverse cultural fabric, with a history that reflects themes of hope, perseverance, and cultural integration over the past hundred years. Their story...

Q COSTARICA — On Monday, December 1, Costa Rica commemorates the Day of the Abolition of the Army (Día de la Abolición del Ejército), established as such by Law No. 9803 in 2020. The abolition of the army is a significant historical event for th...

Q COSTARICA — The recent behavior of the dollar—which fell back below 500 colones and reached 494.8 colones on the Monex exchange, its lowest level in almost two decades—has reinforced expectations of exchange rate stability. However, the focus...

Q COSTARICA (Edit)—All public and private sector employees in Costa Rica are entitled to the Aguinaldo, the year-end bonus or thirteenth salary, payable in December of each year. Although the amount of the payment depends on several factors, it usu...

Q COSTARICA—The dollar exchange rate fell again on Wednesday on the Foreign Exchange Market (Monex), closing at a new record low of ¢494.8 colones, the lowest in nearly two decades. On Tuesday, the US dollar closed at ¢495.9 colones, so the decre...