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British billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist Richard Branson is spearheading a unique and historic concert on the Venezuelan-Colombian border, in conjunction with the beginning of the delivery of international humanitarian aid to mitigate the shortages of food and medicine generated by socialism in Venezuela. Richard Branson hopes to raise USD$100 million over the next 60 days […] More

Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters has been making headlines this week in an unlikely region of the world: the Andean region. Is he going to be swinging through Quito, Bogota, Lima, Caracas, and LaPaz for a tour, you ask? Roger Waters is furious that Richard Branson is sponsoring a concert in Cucuta, in opposition to […] More

After 35 years, the Vatican reversed the punishment again former priest and member of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN), Nicaraguan poet Ernesto Cardenal. After hearing the news, Cardenal celebrated mass from his hospital bed. Nicaraguan Poet and Liberation Theologist Ernesto Cardenal delivers a speech during the federal congress of the German left party in […] More

Novices in Argentina have begun sharing their experiences of abuse, torture, and humiliation executed within the walls of the convent by their priests. At least a dozen novices were abused during the eight years that former nun, Sandra Migliore, remained at the San Lorenzo convent. | Photo: Reuters “He sent me to the basement alone […] More

In Moravia, Desamparados, Alajuelita and Hatillos alone almost 60,000 residents are struggling to meet needs in their homes and businesses due to water rationing this week. Thousands more are affected in other communities as the national water authority, the Instituto Costarricense de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AyA), increased water rationing due to the decrease in water […] More

Rico’s TICO BULL – With the lights and sirens, three Policia de Transito officials (transitos), escorted the former president of the Legislative Assembly, Gonzalo Ramírez and American motivational speaker, who is visiting Costa Rica. Photo from Crhoy.com The vehicle, a BMW, carrying Ramirez and Maxwell, left La Uruca and made their way through traffic to […] More

CONFIDENTIAL – American actor Tyler Blackburn is visiting Costa Rica and has a shared a naked photo of himself ‘au naturel’ while enjoying a Costa Rican sunset in one of the country’s poshest hotels. The young actor, singer and model, best known for playing Caleb Rivers on the hit Freeform series Pretty Little Liars and […] More

A 25-year-old woman, identified by her last names Robles Flores, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon, suspected of pimping or proxenetismo in Spanish. Photo Poder Judicial Originally from Nicaragua, the woman is accused by the Section of Crimes against Physical Integrity and Trafficking who raided a beauty salon used as a front, in the center of […] More

Applying to schools after graduating marks a huge milestone in any young adult’s life. It becomes an even more significant opportunity and responsibility when they are trying their hand at education in another country. When applicants from Costa Rica are getting ready to apply for college in the United States, there are some tips they […] More

Rico’s TIOC BULL – The United States is gearing for the 2020 presidential elections. And without a doubt, alleged voter fraud will be part of the process. Though studies suggest voter fraud isn’t a widespread problem in the US, it does happen. In 2014, Justin Levitt, a professor at Loyola Law School, found 31 known […] More

Winter weather has the nasty habit of causing unexpected problems on the roads. The following list is a reminder of what you would be facing today if weren’t living in Costa Rica. Driving on an empty tank Winter driving experts warn to avoid the mistake of running on or close to empty. Keep your gas […] More

The newest, fastest and best technology that some of us grew up with have become relics. Some products last just a few years, and others endured for decades. But, one thing is certain — obsolescence is often inevitable. Here’s my list of 25 products I never thought would become obsolete. ALARM CLOCK Prior to the […] More