by Carlos Barquero | Nov 16, 2024 | Articles
In recent days, the world has witnessed extreme weather events. Costa Rica has been hit by low pressure systems, with unprecedented rainfall throughout the national territory. Also, regions of Spain such as Valencia, Catalonia and Malaga have been impacted by the...
by Emma Tristán | Nov 4, 2024 | Articles
On October 17, several media warned about the death of a large number of fish in the Madre de Dios lagoon, which is located at the mouth of the Pacuare River, northeast of the district of Bataán, in the Limón province of Costa Rica. The photos and videos taken by the...
by Larissa Fernandez | Nov 1, 2024 | Articles
Between October 21st and November 1st, the COP16 of biodiversity took place in the city of Cali, Colombia. This event, known as the “People’s COP,” aims to be an inclusive space that prioritizes the voices of local communities and promotes meaningful...
by Emma Tristán | Oct 23, 2024 | Articles
Life is generous. When we least expect it, it leads us to new discoveries. It opens doors for us. It takes us along paths that, like branches, diverge into leaves and flowers. Sometimes we arrive at a special flower. This time I reached a flower that, when known and...
by Emma Tristán | Oct 15, 2024 | Articles
On October 10, during his most recent press conference, our president, Rodrigo Chaves, revealed a predictable gastronomic secret: he has eaten lizard and crocodile meat. Obviously, he clarified, that he did not do it in Costa Rica because it is forbidden. He comments...
by Jurgen Ureña | Oct 7, 2024 | Articles
In ancient Greece there was a term, parresia, which implied freedom of speech and the obligation to speak truthfully, for the benefit of the common good and even at the risk of one’s own life. This expression meant, etymologically, “to say everything”, “to speak...
