INS hopes to bring in $351 million from 2013 “Marchamo”
Email this page November 21st, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) The National Insurance Institute (INS) began charging the 2013 Marchamo (annual vehicle tax) last Monday, and INS president Guillermo Constenla said they hope…
Robbers make off with $120,000 in Alajuela jewelry store heist
Email this page November 21st, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) For the second time in the last year and a half, robbers struck the Atrezzo jewelry store in downtown Alajuela. Reports indicate…
Five men arrested, 65 kilograms of cocaine confiscated in Desamparados
Email this page November 21st, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Authorities arrested five men on Tuesday night in Desamparados, confiscating 65 kilograms of cocaine in the process. The officers arrived at house…
President of Legislative Assembly declares votes against Cruz invalid, legislators appeal
Email this page Case will be determined by Sala IV November 21st, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) The President of Congress, Victor Emilio Granados, stated yesterday that Fernando Cruz was re-elected by default…
Diesel spill blamed for six accidents in Moravia
Email this page November 21st, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) A diesel spill on one of the main roads in Moravia was the cause of six accidents yesterday. The fuel was spilled…
Treasurer of PLN steps down
Email this page November 21st, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Legislator Alicia Fournier of the National Liberation Party (PLN, in Spanish) will step down from her position as party treasurer today, after presenting…
Costa Rica leads democratic development index in Latin America
Email this page November 20th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rica has replaced Chile as the country with the highest level of “democratic development” in Latin America, according to the 2012 Latin…
Hotels, tourism operators offering “Black Friday” deals
Email this page November 20th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) This year, “Black Friday” deals won’t only be found in shopping malls. For the first time, tourism operators are getting in on the…
