Intentional poisoning of water supply serving 8,000 being described as “terrorism”
Email this page July 23rd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) An unknown suspect or suspects intentionally dumped large quantities of at least six different toxic pesticides and fungicides into the water system serving…
Five months later, family of murdered American still seeks answers
Email this page July 22nd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) After more than five months, there have yet to be any arrests in the case of Kurt Heigis, the U.S. man who…
Developing: National Registry officials under investigation for embezzlement
Email this page July 22nd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Attorney General, Jorge Chavarria confirmed yesterday that three officials of the National Registry are under investigation for embezzlement after a complaint filed by…
UPDATE: Former president Laura Chinchilla loses civil, criminal case against businessman
Email this page July 21st, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) A three-judge panel acquitted businessman and prominent hotelier, Alberto Rodriguez Baldi on criminal defamation charges and threw out a civil case against the…
Chinchilla legal team seeks ¢100 million, 60 days in jail for Baldi; judgment expected today
Email this page EDITOR’S NOTE: A three-judge panel acquitted Baldi this morning. Click here for the latest update. July 21st, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Former president Laura Chinchilla’s legal team is seeking…
Officers involved in shooting incident at Solís residence stick to their story
Email this page July 18th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Four of the six police officers who are under investigation by the Public Prosecutor for allegedly fabricating a crime scene after a shooting…
U.S. teen allegedly raped in La Fortuna declines to press charges; suspects released
Email this page July 16th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) A 19-year-old U.S. woman who was allegedly raped by multiple attackers in La Fortuna de San Carlos over the weekend has refused to…
Be on the lookout for this scam, it could cost you thousands of dollars
Email this page July 16th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) While not a new problem in Costa Rica, credit and debit card fraud through the use of electronic devices called ‘skimmers’ is becoming…
