When I was very young, January the 2nd was the saddest day of the year. The Christmas tree was stripped bare of its ornaments and colorful lights and left by the curb to be picked up and converted to mulch and compost. The party was over and everybody had to go back to school and …
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Costa Rican authorities reported an incident at Juan Santamaría International Airport. A Cessna Caravan 208 light aircraft went off the runway this afternoon. “The Fire Department announces ALERT 4A at Juan Santamaría International Airport following the crash of a Cessna Caravan 208 plane,” the organization posted on its Facebook page. Three airport tanks along with …
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New Year is nearly here and that means a whole new list of resolutions. New Year always feels like a new beginning, and hence a lot of opportunities. Everything seems possible! This is also a great time to reflect on the past year, and understand what needs to change in the coming year. This is …
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The Panama Canal celebrated its 25th anniversary under Panamanian hands this Tuesday in a solemn ceremony in which the late former US President Jimmy Carter was remembered and Donald Trump’s threats to take back the interoceanic waterway were ignored. Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and hundreds of guests attended the ceremony in the garden of …
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If your ship didn’t come in this year, don’t despair. There’s always next year – and the eve of a new year might be just the time to practice some of the magical rituals handed down through generations in Costa Rican Traditions to give your luck a little boost. Here are some of the most …
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An Argentine judge has ordered the international capture of the president of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, and his wife Rosario Murillo for the “systematic violation of human rights”, reported the lawyer who filed the complaint on Monday. “Federal judge Ariel Lijo resolved the summons to give an investigative statement and the detention order with a request …
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Wildlife trafficking in Costa Rica has reached alarming levels, with 200 reports registered by authorities this year alone. This illegal activity poses a significant danger to the country’s rich biodiversity and threatens the delicate balance of its ecosystems. The director of the Judicial Investigation Organism (OIJ), Randall Zúñiga, highlighted the severity of environmental crimes, stating …
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Wildflower fans love collecting Santa Lucía (Ageratum spp.) for the home and garden, while visitors to Costa Rica also delight in their pastel-blue flowers, which carpet many pastures around the country. Costa Ricans are fond of Santa Lucía flowers, too, and have an interesting tradition of bestowing bouquets of these flowers to friends during the New Year to …
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One of the classic New Year’s songs for our part of the world is called ‘El Año Viejo’. If you have your radio tuned to any local stations during the holidays, there is a good possibility that you will hear it. The best-known version was done in the 1950s by the Mexican singer Tony Camargo. …
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The Costa Rican legal system offers a robust framework for resolving disputes, reflecting our country’s dedication to justice and the rule of law. Whether addressing personal, commercial, or administrative conflicts, the litigation in Costa Rica ensures transparency, fairness, and adherence to strict procedural standards. The system accommodates both local and international parties seeking to protect …