QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica has implemented rationing as a result of a drought, making it the latest Latin American country to do so. The decision was made due to low water levels in the dams that supply the country’s hydro-electric plants, which are a major source of electricity. Officials attribute the drought to the El Nino weather phenomenon. La Sabana, Costa Rica The director of Costa Rica’s State power and light utility, the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), described this El Niño as the most challenging in the country’s history. Rationing will begin on Monday, May 13,  and ..read more

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QCOSTARICA — Following are the official channels of the eight electricity distribution companies in Costa Rica that used to publish information regarding power outages starting Monday, May 13. The State power light and power utility, the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), was clear that the distributors have the obligation to inform their customers of the areas and times in which electrical service will be interrupted. ICE and the Compañía Nacional de Fuerza y Luz (CNFL) Website Facebook WhatsApp 8319-5273 Junta Administrativa del Servicio Eléctrico de Cartago (Jasec) Facebook W ..read more

QNOTICIAS — With the collaboration of the firm Deloitte, in the La Nacion edition of La Dataserie they present a list of the tax rates that apply in eight Latin American countries – Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, and the Dominican Republic – for the importation of new vehicles. In Costa Rica, the tax burden is 82%. In São Paulo, Brazil, it is 115%; Argentina, 76%, Dominican Republic, 62%; Colombia, 61%; Mexico, 42%; Panama, 32%: and Chile, 26%. Please wait while you are redirected...or Click Here if you do not want to wait ..read more

Q24N — In 2013, the repealed Law 840 granted the planning, construction and management of an interoceanic channel, which would compete with the Panama Canal, to the Chinese group Hong Kong Nicaragua Canal Development Investment Co. Limited (HKND Group), owned by Chinese businessman Wang Jing, for a term of 50 extendable years. Please wait while you are redirected...or Click Here if you do not want to wait ..read more

Q24N – Coffee is a daily routine for millions across the globe, but climate change is threatening production. What can we do to avoid a potential shortage? Watch the video report at DW.com ..read more

Q24N (The Conservation) One of the earliest descriptions of someone with cancer comes from the fourth century BC. Satyrus, tyrant of the city of Heracleia on the Black Sea, developed a cancer between his groin and scrotum. As the cancer spread, Satyrus had ever greater pains. He was unable to sleep and had convulsions. Advanced cancers in that part of the body were regarded as inoperable, and there were no drugs strong enough to alleviate the agony. So doctors could do nothing. Eventually, the cancer took Satyrus’ life at the age of 65. Cancer was already well known in this period. A text writ ..read more

QCOSTARICA (Revista Summa) Costa Rica is at the center of a large-scale economic phenomenon: the depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Costa Rican colon. However, this event does not generate a unanimous consensus, since it affects different sectors of the population in a disparate way, with some benefiting and others harmed by the current exchange rate phenomenon. According to Malberth Cerdas, professor of Economics and Business Administration at Fidélitas University, “those with loans in dollars and salaries in colones celebrate the current depreciation of the currency, as do those who ..read more

QCOSTARICA — Central American economies have experienced growth following the pandemic due to the region’s lower-than-average inflation, which have enabled central banks to implement more accommodative policies compared to larger economies globally. In 2023, the region experienced economic growth due to an increase in remittances, a stronger labor market, and other factors such as near-shoring, tourism, and profitability in commodities. Central America’s GDP is estimated to have grown by 3.5% in 2023, surpassing the global average of 3.1% according to the UN Economic Commission for Latin Ameri ..read more

Step into the spotlight and elevate your style with a wardrobe staple that exudes confidence and sophistication – the one-shoulder dress. From red-carpet events to casual outings, this timeless silhouette never fails to make a statement. In this blog post, we will explore the enduring allure of one-shoulder dresses and how you can effortlessly incorporate them into your wardrobe for an instant dose of glamour. Get ready to turn heads and embrace the chic simplicity of this iconic trend! The History of One-Shoulder Dresses One-shoulder dresses have been a popular style for centuries, with roots ..read more