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Chavismo intensifies offensive to conquer the Judiciary, the last bastion of the rule of law

Q COSTARICA — The path was outlined by Rodrigo Chaves when he was still president: they took Zapote (Casa Presidencial), they took the Legislative Assembly, and now they will try to find the votes...
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Laura Fernández says she will hold weekly meetings on insecurity and homicides

Q COSTARICA — Aware that insecurity is the primary concern of Costa Ricans, President...
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Lufthansa will increase flights between Germany and Costa Rica

Q COSTARICA — The German airline, Lufthansa, has confirmed an increase in flight frequencies...
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What is the difference between a police “check” and a...

Q COSTARICA — In Costa Rica, police "pasadas"—checks—are a different concept from a criminal...
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Trade dispute between Costa Rica and Panama

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica and Panama have been embroiled in a tariff and...

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Freudian slip? Chaves referred to Laura Fernández as “minister” during meeting opposition legislator

RICO's Q — Former President Rodrigo Chaves had “a slip of the tongue” during a meeting...
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Chavismo intensifies offensive to conquer the Judiciary, the last bastion of the rule of law

Q COSTARICA — The path was outlined by Rodrigo Chaves when he was still president: they...
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Laura Fernández says she will hold weekly meetings on insecurity and homicides

Q COSTARICA — Aware that insecurity is the primary concern of Costa Ricans, President Laura Fernández...
The Second Column

Lufthansa will increase flights between Germany and Costa Rica

Q COSTARICA — The German airline, Lufthansa, has confirmed an increase in flight frequencies between Frankfurt...
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What is the difference between a police “check” and a criminal case?

Q COSTARICA — In Costa Rica, police "pasadas"—checks—are a different concept from a criminal case. They...

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Freudian slip? Chaves referred to Laura Fernández as “minister” during meeting...

RICO's Q — Former President Rodrigo Chaves had “a slip of the tongue” during a meeting held Tuesday morning at the Casa Presidencial with...
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Shakira wins battle against the Spanish Tax Agency

Q24N — Shakira obtained a favorable ruling from Spain's National Court in her latest case against...
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Trade dispute between Costa Rica and Panama

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica and Panama have been embroiled in a tariff and phytosanitary dispute...
Economy

While economy keeps growing, household incomes aren’t keeping up

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica's economic growth is not necessarily reflected in household income or consumption. While...
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“Prison is not a hotel”: Minister addresses hunger strike in La...

Q COSTARICA — “A prison is not a hotel,”  the Minister of Justice, Gabriel Aguilar, told...
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Why a big country like Italy acts...

RICO's Q (The Economist) Calimero, a chick covered in soot who is no longer recognized by...
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The EU protects itself with an “anti-Trump clause”

Q REPORTS (EFE) The European Union (EU) has reacted to...
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Artificial Intelligence with real biases: New challenges for gender...

Q24N (LatinAmerica21) Increasingly, in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC),...
Cuba

No water or electricity, and children begging in streets...

Q24N (The Guardian) Felix Valdés García was just nine when...
Global Issues

Is the world returning to spheres of influence?

Q REPORTS — To justify its capture of Venezuelan President...

LATIN AMERICA

Nicaragua

Ortega crosses U.S. “red line”: Nicaragua is...

Q24N — The dictatorship of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo has crossed a new "red line"...
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Is Ortega in his final phase, acting like Maduro...

Q COSTARICA — The co-presidents, ie dictators of Nicaragua, Daniel...
Cuba

Cubans take to the streets on bikes to voice...

Q24N (Reuters) Cuban activists paraded on Thursday ​on bikes and...
Panama

Panama: Temporary Closure of the Bridge of the Americas

Q24N — The temporary closure of Panama's Bridge of the...

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Lufthansa will increase flights between Germany and Costa Rica

Q COSTARICA — The German airline, Lufthansa, has confirmed an increase in flight frequencies between Frankfurt...
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Airlines show solidarity and offer special conditions for Spirit Airlines

Q COSTARICA — The closure of Spirit Airlines' operations, officially...
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Strong warning has been issued regarding travel to Costa Rica

Q COSTARICA — The United States and Canadian embassies updated...
Travel

Air Transat launches new direct route between Quebec and San Jose

Q COSTARICA — Canadian airline Air Transat confirmed a new...
Travel

Costa Rica tops the list of best countries for women traveling...

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica tops the list of the...
Travel

Passengers can stay 15 days in Panama at no additional airfare cost

Q24N (La Estrella) In a bid to transform air connections into direct revenue for...

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The film “Chicas Malas” to be filmed in Costa Rica

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rican filmmaker Frayser Navarrette is moving forward with his new film, "Chicas...
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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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