Luis Fishman files appeal with Sala IV over Supreme Court magistrate
Email this page November 19th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) As promised, legislator Luis Fishman filed an appeal for legal intervention on grounds of “violation of rights and liberties,” and “unconstitutional action,” against…
Tax department will be visiting 2,400 businesses in Heredia, Alajuela and San Carlos
Email this page November 18th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) The General Taxation Department will begin visiting stores, bars, restaurants and other businesses in Heredia, Alajuela and San Carlos in the next few…
Congress rejects re-election of magistrate for the first time in history
Email this page November 18th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Congress rejected on Thursday, for the first time ever, the re-election of a magistrate of the Supreme Court of Justice. Legislators…
University of Costa Rica students protest, block streets in San Pedro
Email this page November 18th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Yesterday, at 2:00 pm, a group of approximately 80 students blocked the street in front of the University of Costa Rica (UCR), demanding…
Residents in Alajuela organize against crime
Email this page November 18th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) On Saturday, representatives from 40 communities in Alajuela, where over 1,000 citizens were educated in crime prevention, received a certification from the Minister…
“Caja” wants to get tougher on delinquent businesses
Email this page November 18th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) A proposed change in law will allow the Costa Rican Social Security System (CCSS, or “Caja”) to shut down businesses that are in…
Yesterday’s march for the CCSS remained peaceful
Email this page November 16th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Over the course of 4 hours, close to 1,200 citizens marched through Second Avenue yesterday, with signs, drums, loudspeakers and chants, in “defense…
Ex OIJ agent faces trial for drug trafficking, money laundering in Nicaragua
Email this page An ex Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) agent, identified by the last names Castillo Santana, is facing trial in Nicaragua, on charges of organized crime, money laundering and…
