Bill would strictly regulate ownership of “potentially dangerous” dog breeds
Email this page April 21st, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) A bill introduced by Rep. Ileana Brenes (PLN) to the Commission on Environment of the Legislative Assembly aims to regulate the ownership of…
Jaco, Playas del Coco amongst beaches with high fecal coliforms
Email this page April 21st, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Recent studies by the National Water Laboratory reveal that several of the country’s beaches present a risk of illness to those who bathe…
American fugitive captured trying to illegally cross Costa Rica-Panama border
Email this page April 21st, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The State Border Service of Panama (SENAFRONT) has reported the arrest of Sage Million, a 61-year-old American man who was wanted in the…
Trial of man accused of raping, killing young indigenous girl begins tomorrow
Email this page April 21st, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The trial of Ismael Bejarano, accused of aggravated murder, kidnapping and rape of a minor less than 12 years of age, will begin…
Sharks more evolved than previously thought
Email this page April 21st, 2014 (VOA) Sharks may not be “living fossils,” as was once thought. Researchers say analysis of a 325-million-year-old shark skeleton could “profoundly affect our understanding of…
Study: Processed meat raises cancer risk
Email this page By Jessica Berman April 21st, 2014 (VOA) Many studies have shown that eating too much red meat is bad for your health; but, a new study has…
Meet Costa Rica’s future First Lady, Mercedes Peñas Domingo
Email this page April 15th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Mercedes Peñas Domingo will become Costa Rica’s First Lady when her long-term partner, Luis Guillermo Solis is inaugurated on May 8th, but her…
“La Trocha” to see 10 new bridges for $6 million over next 90 days
Email this page April 15th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The controversial border road between Costa Rica and Nicaragua which has become known as “La Trocha,” (officially, Route 1856) will see the construction…
