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Ligia Madrigal Reflects On Her Everest Feat and the Times When “Nobody Believed In Me”
Ligia Madrigal is aware of the feat she achieved days ago by becoming the first Costa Rican woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth.Since she reached 8,848 meters above sea level, this woman...
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What Is Happening at the Arenal Reservoir That Affects Electricity Generation in Costa Rica?
During the month of May, the Arenal Reservoir has registered a worrying figure in terms of its water level, reaching only 532.34 meters above sea level.This mark constitutes a historical low record, the last time the reservoir reached such...
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China Announces Its First Female Ambassador in the History of Relations with Costa Rica
China once again has a first rank diplomatic representation in Costa Rica. Months ago the departure of the previous ambassador took place and this past Thursday the arrival of his replacement was announced.It is noteworthy that for the first...
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Young Woman from Coto Brus Will be the First Costa Rican to Fly One of the Largest Airplanes on Earth
Andrea Stroup, originally from CotoBrus, began her extraordinary journey in 2019 when she entered a pilot academy in the United States. Today, she proudly holds the title of being the first Costa Rican to be licensed to fly a...
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Electricity Rates to Rise Between 15% and 20% Due to Higher Thermal Generation in Costa Rica
Electricity rates will increase between 15% and 20% as of 2025 in Costa Rica, due to higher thermal generation.The news was released this Monday by the Regulatory Authority of Public Services (Aresep), who stated that the adjustments are due...
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NASA Selects Frankling Chang’s Ad Astra Rocket for Phase II Development of Space Engine
Ad Astra Rocket Company, a company owned by former Costa Rican astronaut Franklin Chang Díaz, has been selected for Phase II of the NASA contract to advance the development of the VASIMR® engine.This is a high-power plasma propulsion system...
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Ligia Madrigal Conquers Everest: She is the First Costa Rican Woman to Reach the World`s Highest Peak
The Costa Rican athlete Ligia Madrigal, 51, reached the goal and this past Wednesday became the first woman from Costa Rica to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, in the Himalayan mountain range....
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Ticos to Celebrate the Bicentennial of the Nicoya Party With Cycling Race in Gran Fondo Guanacaste
With the promise of challenges, impressive landscapes and pure adrenaline, the Gran Fondo Guanacaste returns. In this second edition, it is expected to bring together 2,000 cyclists in a unique experience on the iconic Route 1.The event will have...
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Do You Want to Know the Officials Who Govern Your Local Community in Costa Rica?
At the municipal level in Costa Rica, each person has between 23 and 35 local authorities.The number sounds a bit big and is divided like this:In each canton there is a mayor's office and two vice mayors' offices.Per municipality...
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Costa Rica Seeks to Prohibit Synthetic Nicotine in Vapers Due to its Effects on Minors
The Ministry of Health seeks to prohibit synthetic nicotine in electronic devices such as vapers, mainly due to the increase in consumption in the underage population.According to figures from the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), so far in...
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Spiritual Consequences of Cannabis Consumption
The spiritual consequences of cannabis consumption are a complex and multifaceted topic, with many individuals reporting profound effects on...