Uber to launch in Costa Rica at 4 p.m. Friday, officials say drivers face vehicle impound
The controversial “driver-for-hire” smartphone app, Uber will launch in Costa Rica today (Friday) at 4 p.m., the company announced online.Uber said that new users can use the code…
US man murdered in San Jose Wednesday believed to be well-known Playas del Coco expat
The body of an American man that was dumped from a moving vehicle in San Jose with a gunshot wound to the back of the head on Wednesday is believed…
In Costa Rica, a turtle’s suffering puts spotlight on need to reduce use of plastics
The plight of a Kemp's Ridley sea turtle that biologists in Costa Rica rid of a plastic straw stuck in its nose highlights the need to reduce the use of…
Costa Rica dockworkers to join in Thursday protests
The dockworkers union known as Sintrajap will join at least ten unions and dozens of labor syndicates representing the country’s public education and public health workers, amongst others, in protests…
Body of US citizen dumped in the street with gunshot wound to the head
The body of an American man was dumped from a moving vehicle near the stoplights on the Circunvalación beltway for Hatillo 7, shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to…
Public employees to take to the streets of San Jose Thursday, schools to be closed
At least ten unions and dozens of labor syndicates including the country’s public education and public health workers will flood the streets of downtown San Jose Thursday in protest of…
Costa Rican man survives two days trapped in crushed vehicle after plunging off 1,600-foot cliff
A 47-year-old Costa Rican man is lucky to be alive today after having spent two days trapped upside down in his crushed vehicle after plunging off a 1,600 foot cliff…
Rush-hour police chase on Route 27 in Santa Ana ends with suspect killed by police
One suspect died after being shot by police and two others were arrested Tuesday afternoon after leading police on a chase down Route 27 in Santa Ana that ended in…
