Dispute may put the brakes on repairs to the Circunvalación
Email this page October 25th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Construction firm, Hernan Solis is looking to block the award of a contract to build two permanent bridges on the Circunvalación that was…
Costa Rica’s democracy threatened by lack of participation; concerns high over corruption and discrimination: report
Email this page October 25th, 2013 (AFP & InsideCostaRica.com) – Despite the high level of human development in Costa Rica, exclusion and discrimination are rampant in the country, where nearly…
One in three Costa Ricans say they have a gay family member
Email this page October 25th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) One in three people in Costa Rica admit to having a gay family member, while six out of 10 claim to have gay…
Study: Arctic Temperatures Highest in 44,000 Years
Email this page October 25th, 2013 (VOA) Average summer temperatures in the eastern Canadian Arctic are higher than they have been in at least the past 44,000 years and perhaps…
Candidates discuss poverty, taxes and more in first presidential debate
Email this page October 24th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The first presidential debate kicked off Costa Rica’s election season yesterday evening, as candidates squared off on subjects that included corruption, poverty, taxes…
New number portability will increase competition in time for holiday shopping
Email this page October 24th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Beginning November 30th, cellular phone users in Costa Rica will be able to change providers without changing their phone number, a system known…
More Central Americans seeking refuge from gangs, organized crime in US, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico
Email this page October 24th, 2013 – MEXICO CITY (ISH) – Gang violence and organized crime has taken over political instability as the main cause for Central Americans’ seeking refuge in other countries.…
N. Koreans in Panama over detained sailors in Cuba arms case
Email this page October 24th, 2013 (AFP) – North Korean officials were in Panama Wednesday to check on 35 of their sailors held for allegedly smuggling undeclared Cuban military goods in…
