Qcostarica News Updates

XRP is a cryptocurrency launched by Ripple Labs, designed to provide a fast and low-cost settlement solution for international payments. Unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum, XRP does not rely on traditional blockchain mechanisms, but uses an efficient consensus algorithm to verify transactions. This design allows transaction confirmation times in XRP to… Read more »

The Refinadora Costarricense de Petróleo (Recope) – Costa Rica’s refinery that refines nothing, the institution that has held a fuel monopoly since its founding in 1961, is at the center of a debate that has dragged on for years, with some sectors suggesting its closure while others defend it. This… Read more »

Q COSTARICA — Starting next year, anyone looking to get a driver’s license should be aware that the written driving tests will undergo significant changes. Beginning March 2, 2026, the exam will be different for Class A licenses (motorcycles) and Class B licenses (cars). Each license requires different skills, abilities, and… Read more »

Q COSTARICA — The regulatory authority – Autoridad Reguladora de los Servicios Públicos (ARESEP) – approved the latest extraordinary fuel price adjustment, which will apply reductions to gasoline and increases to diesel and gas in the coming days. Super gasoline will decrease from ¢674 to ¢662, representing a reduction of… Read more »

Q COSTARICA — The Ruta 32, one of Costa Rica’s main highways, carving a crucial path from the capital city, San José, to the Caribbean coast, will remain closed between Heredia and Guapiles until Monday, November 10. The stretch of Ruta 32 that winds through breathtaking scenery—thick rainforests, twisting mountain… Read more »

Q COSTARICA — Once a quiet little canton, Santa Ana is currently experiencing growing concern over the infiltration of drug trafficking. This week, agents from the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) — Judicial Investigation Agency — carried out 63 raids in different parts of the country, including one at a… Read more »

Q24N — Colombia was recognized as the second-best country to live in as a foreigner in the 2025 Expat Insider global survey, published by InterNations, the world’s largest expat community. Colombia climbed the rankings compared to last year, surpassing nations like Mexico and Spain. The study surveyed more than 10,000… Read more »

Q24N — During the 18th China-Latin America and Caribbean Business Summit, Laureano Ortega Murillo announced that all Chinese companies establishing themselves in Nicaragua will be exempt from all taxes, including income tax, value added tax (VAT), dividends, and import duties. According to the new Belt and Road Special Economic Zones… Read more »

Q COSTARICA — The increasing installation of telecommunications poles in residential areas has generated a wave of complaints from residents in various parts of the country. Communities in San José, Heredia, and other areas assert that the proliferation of telecommunications poles is progressing without control or planning, negatively impacting urban… Read more »

Q COSTARICA – The holiday season in Costa Rica is almost here. It’s that time when many people leave the city behind, chasing sunshine, beach days, mountain breezes, and the laid-back feel of resorts. But while everyone’s out enjoying themselves, some sneaky folks see it as the perfect chance to… Read more »