Cancer that Could be Prevented with Antibiotics: Alarm Over Its Increase in Costa Rican Men

Gastric cancer has positioned itself as the second most common cause of cancer death among men aged 30 to 59 in Costa Rica, a trend that worries public health experts for one key reason: a large proportion of cases could be prevented with...

How Climate Commitments Can Strengthen Coastal Communities

The pledges that countries make to meet the goals of international climate treaties—such as the nationally determined contributions, or NDCs, governments submit under the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement—often directly affect people’s lives, for...

Murder Attempt in Spain on Ex Nicaraguan Political Prisoner

Kevin Solís denounces the crime, suspect arrested Kevin Solis. Photo: 100% Noticias Former Nicaraguan political prisoner Kevin Solís has reported being the victim of an attack in Spain, where he has lived as a refugee since 2024. By 100% Noticias...

National Women's Soccer League defends athlete who failed genetic sex test as players clash over gender rules

'Outnumbered' panelists discuss the potential new gene testing requirement for athletes who wish to compete in women's Olympic events, which would comply with President Donald Trump's executive order protecting female sports. NEWYou can now listen...

Costa Rica Elections: Your 2026 candidates for the Presidency

Q COSTARICA — The 2026 election campaign officially began on October 1st in Costa Rica, with the call from the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). This time there will be 20 candidates for President of the Republic: five fewer than four years ago,...

Costa Rica On Alert Over Giant African Snail Outbreak

African snail in Costa Rica’s trees. Photo: Naturalista Costa Rica. October 30, 2025 Hour: 9:22 am On Wednesday, the Costa Rican State Phytosanitary Service (SFE) issued an alert after the discovery of a giant African snails outbreak in a...

Costa Ricans can travel to a large number of countries without a visa: Here’s the list

Q COSTARICA — Costa Ricans can travel to a large number of countries without a visa, including popular destinations in the Americas and Europe. Countries such as Panama, Mexico, Spain, and Italy stand out, among others in the Americas. For...

Costa Rica: The Country with More Cars Than Babies Per Year

Q COSTARICA — It’s a statistic that stops you in your tracks: in Costa Rica, more cars are registered each year than babies born. For a country famous for its lush rainforests, vibrant culture, and “Pura Vida” way of life, this unexpected fact...

Costa Rica Bans Tattoos and Makeup in Schools

The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) has rolled out new guidelines that will reshape how students present themselves in public schools across Costa Rica starting in the 2026 school year. These rules target personal expression through bans on...

Local Author on an international pursuit

Eve D’Vincent grew up in Carmel Valley, attended local schools, ultimately graduating from Stevenson School, followed by Duke University, with a degree in Cultural Anthropology. As a number of local students might. The difference for D’Vincent is...

"Suriname has fertile land and water, but limited access to capital for agribusiness start-ups"

For good pineapples, Surinamese growers are becoming less dependent on supplies from Costa Rica or Brazil. Pineapple cultivation is expanding in the South American country. Amea is one of the companies that, with conviction and dedication, grows...

Best neighborhoods in San José, Costa Rica

San José has certainly grown since it became the capital of Costa Rica in 1823. Known as “Chepe” by locals, the city boasts world-class museums, creative cuisine, avant-garde art and culture. Each neighborhood – or barrio – remains small and...

Costa Rica National Parks Face Threats from Tourism and Budget Cuts

Costa Rica’s national parks and protected areas face growing threats from budget shortfalls, surging visitor numbers, and climate shifts, according to a recent report from the Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED). The study highlights how these...

Speeding remains the leading cause of road deaths in Costa Rica

Q COSTARICA — No surprise here. Speeding remains the deadliest factor on Costa Rican roads. Between 2022 and September 2025, it has claimed 732 lives: 192 in 2022, 204 in 2023, 175 in 2024, and 161 so far this year, according to official records....

Costa Rica Celebrates Cultural Roots with Masquerade Day Parade

Streets across Costa Rica fill with color and music each October 31 as the nation marks Traditional Masquerade Day, a celebration that honors local heritage and sparks community spirit. This year, on Friday, parades, performances, and workshops...

What was Venezuela like before Chávez, and what was Costa Rica like before Chaves?

RICO’s Q – From Johnny Schmidt C: “We see striking similarities between the two countries today and what happened in the southern nation in 1999. Of course, both came to power democratically with the support of the electorate, but once in power,...

Arrested by ICE and deported in a vegetative state: A Costa Rican man’s family seeks answers after his death

When Greidy Mata said goodbye to her brother Randall before he emigrated from Costa Rica to the United States in search of work, she hugged a man who was “big, tall, and full of remarkable vitality.” Ten months later, when Randall was deported...

'The Golden Bachelor' alum Theresa Nist responds to Gerry Turner's intimacy claims

The Golden Bachelor alum Theresa Nist has responded to Gerry Turner's claims she made him sleep on the couch at her house while they were married and their relationship completely lacked intimacy. "I'm not sure if Gerry has a faulty memory or if...

TSE President: “Rodrigo Chaves threatens the peace and tranquility of the country,”

Q COSTARICA — In an unprecedented message in Costa Rican political history, Eugenia Zamora, president of the Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (TSE)—Supreme Electoral Tribunal— accused President Rodrigo Chaves of threatening the peace and tranquility...

Exploring Bahrain’s Coffee Culture

Ahh…coffee! That quintessential hot brew that most of us can’t live without. From morning pick-me ups and catching up with friends to business meetings and easy date options, coffee has a way of bringing people together. Bahrain has always...