Be on the lookout for this scam, it could cost you thousands of dollars
Email this page July 16th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) While not a new problem in Costa Rica, credit and debit card fraud through the use of electronic devices called ‘skimmers’ is becoming…
RECOPE withdraws request for another large increase in fuel prices
Email this page July 16th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Costa Rican Oil Refinery (RECOPE) has withdrawn a request to regulator ARESEP for another large increase in fuel prices. RECOPE had…
Four Nicaraguan men arrested in rape of young U.S. tourist
Email this page UPDATE / EDITOR’S NOTE: The alleged victim has declined to press charges in the case. Click here for the latest story. July 15th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Four Nicaraguan…
Costa Rica demands environmental studies of planned Nicaragua canal
Email this page July 15th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Government of Costa Rica is demanding assurances that the planned $40 billion “mega canal” in Nicaragua will not affect the flow or…
Former president Laura Chinchilla says she is not a thief or a millionaire
Email this page July 15th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Former president of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla said in court yesterday that she is “not a thief” and has “stolen nothing from Costa…
U.S. teen allegedly raped by seven attackers
Email this page UPDATE: Four Nicaraguan men have been arrested as suspects in the case. Click here for the update to this story. July 15th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) A seventeen-year-old high…
BRICS nations planning alternatives to World Bank and IMF
Email this page July 15th, 2014 (VOA) Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are expected to unveil alternative organizations to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund today. The…
ML Party lawmakers renew calls to dollarize Costa Rican economy
Email this page July 14th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Libertarian Movement Party (ML) lawmakers of the Legislative Assembly are renewing calls to ditch the country’s national currency and dollarize Costa Rica’s economy.…
