Month: May 2025

Recent studies by Costa Rica’s Sistema Nacional de Áreas de Conservación (SINAC) have revealed a significant uptick in jaguar sightings within Corcovado National Park, a biodiversity hotspot on the Osa Peninsula. Data collected through an extensive network of camera traps indicate a rebound in the jaguar population, a promising sign attributed to robust environmental protection …

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Costa Rica observed Workers’ Day (aka Labor Day) today, May 1, which is a public holiday dedicated to recognizing the contributions of our country’s workforce. The day is established as a mandatory paid holiday under the nation’s Labor Code, ensuring that all workers receive their wages whether they take the day off or continue working. …

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The ongoing eruptions of Poás Volcano have triggered health concerns for the community of Grecia and nearby areas like Sarchí, Alajuela, and San José, where a Green Alert remains in place for seven areas. The Laboratory of Atmospheric Chemistry at the National University (UNA) reported that early Wednesday morning, Grecia experienced its longest period of …

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Although Costa Rica has a high life expectancy, questions have arisen about the quality of life in our country. Alerts are being raised, especially regarding health issues. For example, when people with heart diseases that require surgery go to the social security system for an operation, they have to wait nearly 640 days, almost two …

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