Costa Rica, Central American countries partner with FBI to fight violent gangs
Email this page By Ximena Moretti / Additional editing by Inside Costa Rica staff September 16th, 2014 (Diálogo) Authorities from Costa Rica and five other Central American countries are working with…
First half of the year showed positive growth in tourist arrivals
Email this page September 11th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rica recorded 1,391,617 tourist arrivals in the first six months of this year, an increase of 5.4% compared to the same period…
Construction activity expected to end the year 9% lower than 2013
Email this page September 11th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Costa Rican Chamber of Construction (CCC) expects the year to end with a 9% decrease in construction activity compared to 2013. …
Bill would force families of rape, child abuse victims to testify in court
Email this page September 11th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Rep. Humberto Vargas (PUSC) has presented a bill that would change Costa Rica’s constitution to force family members of rape and child abuse…
Police seize nearly 10,000 sea turtle eggs from two men in one of the biggest busts of its kind
Email this page September 11th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Police seized 9,400 sea turtle eggs from two men traveling in a vehicle in Nicoya, Guanacaste. The seizure was made at a…
Lack of jobs resulting in falling salary expectations
Email this page September 10th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Data gathered at the recent Expoempleo 2014 employment expo shows that Costa Ricans are increasingly willing to accept lower salaries in exchange for…
New iPhones expected to hit Costa Rica store shelves in November
Email this page September 10th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Apple’s electronic ecosystem just got larger with the official launch of two new phones. The iPhone 6 has a 4.7 inch-display, while…
Woman accused of drugging and stealing thousands from men she met online
Email this page September 10th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ) have arrested a 38-year-old woman on charges of robbery and attempted murder after she allegedly drugged at least…
