Authorities dismantle band of rustlers that stole more than $1.5 million in Guanacaste cattle since 2013
In a series of arrests Wednesday morning, the Judicial Investigative Police (OIJ) dismantled a gang of eight cattle rustlers responsible for the theft of more than US $1.5 million in…
Lawmaker, Journalists Association condemn union threats against journalists
Libertarian lawmaker, Otto Guevara and Costa Rica’s Association of Journalists (El Colegio de Periodistas) condemned on Wednesday statements made by ICE union boss, Fabio Chaves threatening journalists with violence during…
Public unions organizing largest strike in decades; ICE union boss threatens journalists could face violence
Public sector union leaders convened a Monday press conference to announce a massive general strike in October, perhaps the largest in decades, during which ICE union boss Fabio Chaves issued…
Mexican authorities join investigation to determine if “El Chapo” is in Costa Rica
Mexican authorities have joined an investigation to determine whether the world’s most-wanted drug lord, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán and his son Jesús may be, or may have been, in Costa…
Powerful thunderstorms expected Tuesday afternoon as tropical depression approaches; IMN warns of flash floods, landslides
Powerful thunderstorms packing powerful wind and heavy rains are expected throughout the Caribbean and northern zones of Costa Rica Tuesday afternoon, as a powerful tropical depression quickly approaches the country,…
Costa Rica is open to receiving Syrian refugees, Foreign Ministry says
Syrians seeking refugee status would be required to provide a clean criminal record from police in their home country, as do others who more commonly seek refugee status in Costa…
Prosecution to appeal acquittal of Ann Patton, seek fourth murder trial
Deputy District Attorney for Perez Zeledon, Edgar Ramirez told reporters on Monday that prosecutors intend to appeal the Monday acquittal of Ann Patton, the US woman who stood accused of…
Divers discover body of German volunteer in Quepos
Beger had been missing since Sunday afternoon after apparently jumping into a 9-meter (about 30 feet) deep lagoon that forms part of the Savegre River in the area of Portalon,…
