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Latest Measurements for COVID-19 in Costa Rica Confirm Downward Trend in Contagion

The latest academic measurements for COVID-19 confirm the trend in reductions of the reproduction rate, known as R0. According to the Central American Population Center of the UCR, the index is 0.96, that is, every 100 cases produce less...

Eight Years in Prison receives Lawyer for Cultivation and Supply of Marijuana in Alajuela

The Alajuela Criminal Court imposed eight years in prison on attorney Mario Cerdas Salazar, a 62-year-old defender for cultivation, possession, supply, transformation, and the recreational use of marijuana. The penalty handed down by the court on the afternoon of November...

“Feedback”: the key to Motivating at Work

From childhood, we learn to behave in accordance with how elders respond to our actions. We expect positive or negative feedback to continue advancing in one way or another and also to build our own image and self-esteem. Likewise,...

Costa Rica: Promoting registration of products for the Cannabis and Hemp industry

The production and commercialization of derivatives of Cannabis and Hemp are taking their first steps in Costa Rica

The Prodigious Company is seeking young tech-savvy Ticos for its Junior Talent Program

The Prodigious Company is seeking young tech-savvy talent through its Junior Talent program. This is aimed at students who are in their last year of college study. Young people from Systems Engineering or Software Development careers could implement their...

Costa Rican National Emergency Commission declared Red Alert in the Pacific Cantons due to the effects of Tropical Storm Eta

The National Emergency Commission (CNE) declared a red alert for the cantons of Corredores and Coto Brus, in the province of Puntarenas, in the South Pacific, and Hojancha, Nandayure and Nicoya, in the province of Guanacaste, in the North...

Young Ticos who live in Rural Areas can opt for Scholarships granted by Cenfotec University

Young people between the ages of 18 and 25 -and who live in rural areas- will be able to opt for scholarships granted by Cenfotec University. The institution has an alliance with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture...

Gulf of Nicoya will Host the First Stand-up Paddle Boarding Competition

Playa Naranjo in the Gulf of Nicoya will host the first version of the O'Pacífico Paddle Challenge, an event that will take place on November 22nd and that marks the return of competitions for the Standup Paddle (SUP)

Costa Rica’s Land Borders Reopen for Foreign Residents

The Costa Rican land borders were reopened this November 1st for foreigners who have legal permanence in the country. Said opening applies to all permanent, temporary, special, or non-residents, who enter the national territory through the border posts with...

Companies May Participate in Virtual Trade Mission Canada-Costa Rica

To open more opportunities for importing and exporting companies, as well as the commercial field in general, the Costa Rican Chamber of Foreign Commerce (Crecex) will carry out the Virtual Commercial Mission Canada / Costa Rica 2020. This activity will...
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A Photographic Exhibition Brings Gaudí’s Iconic Casa Batlló to Costa Rica

A photographic exhibition set up in the heart of Costa Rica's capital aims to bring the iconic Casa Batlló...