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Celso Gamboa in final stage of extradition

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Heineken announces up to 6,000 job cuts

Heineken announces up to 6,000 job cuts. Executives avoided specifying where most of the job cuts would be concentrated, although would primarily affect Europe. In September 2025, the company announced the acquisition of Costa Rica's FIFCO for US$3.25 billion.
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Should cell phones be banned from the classroom in...

Should cell phones be banned from the classroom in Costa Rica? Technology is here to stay, so banning cell phones from classrooms completely isn’t the answer.
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Arrested killer of Roberto Samcam who had fled to...

Alleged hitman of outspoken Nicaraguan opposition figure Roberto Samcam arrested in Costa Rica on Tuesday.

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Does Celso Gamboa Need a Visa for Extradition to the United States?

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Celso Gamboa in final stage of extradition

Q COSTARICA — The case of Celso Gamboa, the former politician, former lawyer, former Minister of...
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Cartago under fire: OIJ warns of war over drug territories and hitmen shooting without mercy

Cartago is no longer on the sidelines of the criminal war that is hitting Costa Rica.
Business

Heineken announces up to 6,000 job cuts

Heineken announces up to 6,000 job cuts. Executives avoided specifying where most of the job cuts would be concentrated, although would primarily affect Europe. In September 2025, the company announced the acquisition of Costa Rica's FIFCO for US$3.25 billion.
Infrastructure

Ruta 34 over Tarcoles river bridge with ‘regulated traffic’ starting Feb 23

Q COSTA RICA—Drivers to and from Jacó on the Ruta 34, be advised that from February...

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We’re on the verge of the elections! Here are the key...

RICO's Q — We're on the verge of the elections! As Costa Rica heads to the polls, the moment has caught the attention of...
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Should cell phones be banned from the classroom in Costa Rica?

Should cell phones be banned from the classroom in Costa Rica? Technology is here to stay, so banning cell phones from classrooms completely isn’t the answer.
Crime

Arrested killer of Roberto Samcam who had fled to Costa Rica...

Alleged hitman of outspoken Nicaraguan opposition figure Roberto Samcam arrested in Costa Rica on Tuesday.
Nicaragua

Two Years of the Dollar Freeze: Who Wins and Loses in...

Q24N (Confidencial) The Central Bank of Nicaragua's (BCN) decision to freeze the rate of depreciation of...
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Why are license plates for cargo vehicles now blue and not...

Why are license plates for cargo vehicles now blue and not red? Turns out, starting in mid-2025, the Registro Nacional switched to issuing blue plates for C and CL vehicles to help prevent counterfeiting and misuse of the old red plates.
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Martí’s warnings about imperialism

Martí warned in advance about the imperialist interests of the United States as early as the 19th century
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Martí’s warnings about imperialism

Martí warned in advance about the imperialist interests of the United States as early as the 19th century
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A weak dollar and unemployment in the US are...

Q REPORTS — (EFE) The dollar's depreciation, at its lowest...
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AQ’s special report on the Trump Doctrine

Q REPORTS — The article "What History Tells Us About...
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The ‘Donroe doctrine’ jeopardizes two decades of Chinese progress...

Q REPORTS (EFE) — The U.S. intervention in Venezuela is...
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Two Years of the Dollar Freeze: Who...

Q24N (Confidencial) The Central Bank of Nicaragua's (BCN) decision to freeze the rate of depreciation of...
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Ortega-Murill regime is “shielding” itself from potential external economic...

Q24N (Confidencial) The economic policies implemented by the regime of...
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Ortega’s Attorney General’s Office sentences Bayardo Arce for “money...

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Asfura takes office in Honduras

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Inaugural arrival of Virgin Voyages reinforces Costa Rica’s position as a high-value cruise destination

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica marks a new milestone in its positioning as a high-value tourist...
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New Guanacaste Airport terminal to be developed by a company linked to Bill Gates

Q COSTARICA — The Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is getting a...
The Second Column

Porter Airlines will maintain year-round flights from Toronto to Guanacaste

Q COSTARICA — Guanacaste Airport (LIR) announced that Porter Airlines...
The Second Column

Costa Rica is awarded as the best health and wellness destination

Q COSTARICA — The renowned Spanish lifestyle magazines and platforms Men’s...
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Costa Rica inaugurates direct Westjet flight from Vancouver to Guanacaste

Q COSTARICA --  Guanacaste Airport, in Liberia (LIR), celebrated the...
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New Routes from the U.S. and Canada at the Guanacaste Airport

Q COSTARICA — Guanacaste Airport in Liberia (LIR) inaugurated two new routes from the...

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From X-Men to Cóbano: Hugh Jackman, the eternal Wolverine, enjoys Costa Rica

Q COSTARICA — Acclaimed Australian-British actor Hugh Jackman arrived...
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Hollywood’s Vacation Hotspot: Nathan Fillion, Jimmy Fallon and Hugh Jackman in Costa Rica

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica has quietly become the go-to getaway for Hollywood’s biggest names looking...
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Costa Rica is going to pass on Mrs. Universe 2025

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