Former Panamanian dictator Noriega in hospital ahead of trial
Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, 81, was taken to hospital a few days ahead of the start of a trial against him, the Panamanian daily La Estrella reported Monday.…
DEA suspects top Venezuela officials in cocaine, money laundering conspiracy: report
Is Venezuela the cocaine capital of the world? Suspecting top officials there have turned the country into a “global hub for cocaine trafficking and money laundering,” federal prosecutors are joining…
Man dies after being shot in road rage incident in Santa Ana
A young man who was shot in the chest in a road rage incident near the AutoMercado on the main road in Lindora, Santa Ana has died after 14 days…
Motorcyclist stopped with $350,000 in cash
Police discovered $350,000 USD in cash being carried by a motorcyclist early Wednesday morning.According to the Ministry of Public Security, the man was searched after acting nervously near a…
Wanted eco-activist Capt. Paul Watson says he fears for his life in Costa Rica
The eco-activist founder of the Sea Shepard Society, Captain Paul Watson, said he fears for his life should he return to Costa Rica to stand trial where he is wanted…
Remains found at Moin beach were animal, not human: OIJ
The press office of the Judicial Investigative Police (OIJ) confirmed on Tuesday that remains discovered partially buried at Moin beach in Limon were that of a dog, not a human.…
Costa Rica intercepts boat carrying 640 kilos of cocaine off coast of Osa Peninsula
Costa Rican authorities were able to intercept a boat carrying some 640 kilos of cocaine off the coast of the Osa Peninsula on Monday.The intercept occurred around 5:30 p.m.…
Wildfires ravaging Costa Rica national park believed to have been set by hunters
Four wildfires over the last 15 days that have destroyed some 1,500 hectares of the Diria National Park, located in the cantons of Santa Cruz and Nicoya in Guanacaste, were…
