March in “defense of La Caja” ends in chaos, 36 arrested
Email this page November 9th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) What began in the early morning as a peaceful protest “in defense of the CCSS” (Costa Rican Social Security System, also known as…
Journalists could now face 10 years in prison for publishing “political secrets”
Email this page November 8th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Both journalists and citizens in Costa Rica could now face up to 10 years in jail if they publish “secret political information.” …
Poverty persists in Costa Rica, creates divide and unrest
Email this page November 8th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) A recent study called “The State of the Nation”, presented this week, reveals that there has been no advancement in lowering the levels…
March in defense of “La Caja” on Thursday
Email this page November 8th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Various associations and citizens say they will march to the Costa Rican Social Security System’s (CCSS, also known as the “Caja”) main offices…
Barack Obama wins re-election in the United States
Email this page November 7th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) President of the United States, Barack Obama, has won a second term and four more years as President of the United States. Though…
Ticos more concerned about unemployment, threat of job loss
Email this page November 7th 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Ricans are almost as concerned with losing their job as they are by the risk of being robbed, as unemployment comes close…
Only 35% of Ticos satisfied with Costa Rican democracy
Email this page November 5th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Although Costa Rica is recognized for being one of the most solid and stable democracies in the American continent, only 35% of the…
Law would remove public consultation process for many gas price adjustments
Email this page November 1st, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) The “extraordinary modifications” of fuel prices may no longer need to be submitted for public consultation, as has been the process since 2008,…
