Boat caught carrying more than a ton of marijuana for the second time this month
Email this page September 24th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rica’s Coast Guard was able to recover 1,335 kilos of compressed marijuana that was thrown from a boat after a short chase…
In Arizona, former president, Laura Chinchilla promotes free trade to stem illegal immigration
Email this page September 24th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Former president of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla, promoted free trade as a way to curb illegal immigration to the United States while in…
Sportfishing captain to face negligent homicide trial in death of US tourists
Email this page September 22nd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) After more than nine years, a sportfishing captain will stand trial on charges of negligent homicide in the death of a U.S. couple.…
Child missing after falling into uncovered manhole
Email this page September 22nd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) A 10-year-old boy remains missing this morning after falling into an uncovered manhole yesterday afternoon. The incident took place at 4:30pm yesterday…
Suspect arrested for extorting $40k from elderly man to not release sex tape
Email this page September 22nd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) A 23-year-old man was arrested over the weekend in San Pedro de Montes de Oca for allegedly attempting to extort $40,000 from a…
Drunk police officer leads other officers on chase, crashes into three cruisers
Email this page September 22nd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) A police officer who was driving under the influence of alcohol was arrested on Saturday after leading other police officers on a chase,…
S&P warns Costa Rica of possible ‘negative’ outlook shift, cites low growth forecasts, high deficits and debt
Email this page September 19th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The ratings agency Standard & Poor’s is warning Costa Rica that it is considering shifting its outlook for the country to ‘negative,’ citing…
Thousands to participate in 8th Annual Beach Marathon in Tamarindo tomorrow
Email this page By Tamarindo Community Reporter, Liisa Vexler September 19th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) At 5 am on Saturday September 20th, with fireworks overhead, thousands of runners, including some elite international athletes,…
