Costa Rica shark finners have gory new technique to skirt the law
Email this page November 8th 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) A new method of shark finning is making a gruesome appearance on docks in Costa Rica lately – the spinal columns of butchered…
Construction to begin this month on massive new “mega mall” in Alajuela
Email this page November 8th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The developers behind a new “mega mall” announced that after several delays, they are prepared to break ground on the “City Mall” on…
Unions, social sectors announce mass strike and protests for Monday
Email this page November 8th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Various trade unions and social groups in Costa Rica yesterday announced they will strike on Monday in protest against changes in electricity rates,…
Train runs over woman in Sabana Sur, severing at least one leg
Email this page November 8th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) A woman was run over by a train in front of the Comptroller General’s office in Sabana Sur shortly before 6pm yesterday evening,…
Presidential candidates Solis and Villalta will debate tonight
Email this page November 7th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rican presidential candidates Luis Guillermo Solis of the Citizen Action Party (PAC) and Jose Maria Villalta of the Broad Front (FA) will…
Security will be tight at hearing on Moin Container Terminal
Email this page November 7th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) A hearing regarding the Moin Container Terminal, which would be constructed by Dutch firm, APM Terminals, will be held in Limon on Saturday,…
Costa Rican women earn 27% less than their male counterparts for the same job
Email this page November 7th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) According to a study by the National University (UNA), based on data from the latest National Household Survey (2012), Costa Rican women earn…
Of the OIJ’s 30 most-wanted, 22 were released from prison early
Email this page November 7th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Of the 30 people on the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ)’s Most Wanted list, 22 had been granted early conditional release from prison, under…
