Turrialba Volcano erupts with four-kilometer high ash cloud (VIDEO)
May 22nd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rica’s Turrialba Volcano erupted yesterday morning, releasing an ash cloud that reached up to four kilometers in height, according to emergency authorities. The eruption began around 8:30am. According to volcanologist, Javier Pacheco, the volcano began to release water vapor at about…
Costa Rican exports increase 4.7% in first quarter
May 22nd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The export of Costa Rican goods reached $4 billion in the first quarter, up 4.7% from the $3.8 billion recorded for the same period last year. “Costa Rican exports continue to grow, largely because of the diversification of products and (export) destinations,”…
Teacher arrested for “teaching porn” in class
May 22nd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) A teacher at the La Guaria de Puerto Viejo Elementary School in Sarapiqui has been arrested by agents of the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) for allegedly “giving lessons” to his students on how to watch pornography online. The arrest came at the…
Crash between train, vehicle causing delays this morning
May 22nd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) A van and a train from Cartago collided at 5:30 this morning in the area of Cipreses de Curridabat, causing a delay in the Cartago-San Jose train service. Officials said earlier this morning that crews were working to restore train service as…
Clown sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexual assault of three girls
May 22nd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) An employee of the Ministry of Health, who also worked as a clown, was sentenced yesterday to 18 years in prison after being found guilty of three counts of indecent assault against three girls. Jesus Chaves Chavarria, 47 was known as a…
Authorities seize 406 kilograms of cocaine
May 22nd, 2013 (Infosurhoy) Costa Rican authorities seized a shipment of 406 kilograms of cocaine that was hidden in a truck bound for Nicaragua, the Drug Control Police (PCD) said in a prepared statement. The vehicle was stopped at the northern border crossing of Peñas Blancas, where…
