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- Women with breast cancer receive better care thanks to a public-private partnershipQCOSTARICA — The goal of a collaborative effort between public and private institutions is to provide assistance to over 5,500 women affected by breast cancer in Costa Rica. The Banco Nacional (BN) joined this week Alianza por su Salud (Alsalus) that already includes the Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social (CCSS),… Read more »
- The Challenges of Combating Drug Importation in Costa Rica and Lessons for the UKWelcome to an examination of the significant challenges that nations face in battling the importation of controlled substances. Costa Rica, with its strategic location and expansive shorelines, has become a crucial transit point for drug importation activities. As UK residents, it’s important for us to understand these challenges, not only… Read more »
- Tips to protect your cybersecurity during the Easter holidaysQCOSTARICA — During Semana Santa (Holy Week) with increased visits to hotels as well as public tourist sites, it is essential that tourists take additional measures to protect their safety online. For this reason, experts in cybersecurity make a series of practical tips to avoid being a victim of fraud… Read more »
- Heat waves in April and May? IMN experts do not rule it outQCOSTARICA — This month, March, Costa Rica experienced its highest temperatures of the year to date, in particular the first week. The national weather service, the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), described the high temperatures as a ‘heat wave”, defined as a prolonged period of unusually high temperatures in a specific… Read more »
- 180-day driving for tourists in Costa Rica is around the cornerQCOSTARICA — In September of last year, Executive Decree No. 44187-MGP came into force, which revised the rules for issuing entry visas to Costa Rica. One significant change in this reform is the longer timeframe allowed for foreigners to stay in the country under the tourism category. The reform permitted… Read more »
- Costa Rica Bishops take action against the “morning after pill” recently validated by Constitutional CourtQCOSTARICA — “We call for awareness about the harmful effect on women’s health of the so-called drug, “the morning-after pill” (píldora del día después, in Spanish) – a high dose of levonorgestrel – as it can affect the lining of the uterus. In this way, on some occasions, it can… Read more »
- Route 27 tolls will drop starting April 1QCOSTARICA — The tolls on the Ruta 27 between San Jose and Caldera are gonna be cheaper starting April 1st. This is all because of changes in the dollar exchange rate. This reduction will be applicable to all vehicles at toll stations in Escazú, San Rafael, Guácima, Atenas, and Pozón,… Read more »
- Banks announce changes for the use of VIP lounges at the Juan Santamaría AirportQCOSTARICA — The use of the VIP lounges at the Juan Santamaría – San Jose International Airport – SJO – will undergo a series of changes as of June 1, depending on the banking entity to which clients are subscribed to. In these exclusive spaces, cardholders can enjoy multiple benefits… Read more »
- Covert airstrip uncovered in Puerto JiménezRICO’s Q – Have you ever thought about how illegal drugs are able to enter and exit Costa Rica without being detected? One potential explanation could be the existence of hidden landing strips or airfields in secluded regions of the country. The most recent is that authorities are still investigating… Read more »
- How Soccer Betting is Helping Costa Rican CommunitiesSoccer is deeply ingrained in Costa Rica’s culture, economy, and social structure. The growth of soccer betting has only increased the influence the game has on Costa Rica. This isn’t just true nationally, but also in small local communities. Let’s take a little time to explore how betting on soccer… Read more »
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