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…
Costa Rica lawmaker considering bill to legalize human euthanasia
Rep. Marvin Atencio (PAC) is considering presenting a bill before Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly to legalize human euthanasia.Atencio, both a surgeon and a lawyer by profession, told CRHoy.com that…
Costa Rica government revenues, spending on the rise
The first quarter of 2015 has brought additional revenues for the Costa Rican government, but also increased spending, Finance Minister Helio Fallas told reporters during a press conference on Tuesday.…
Popular insecticide used in Costa Rica damaging wild bee populations, study says
A popular, but controversial type of insecticide used in Costa Rica and widely around the world is damaging wild bee populations, which are necessary to pollinate crops and sustain ecosystems,…
Amazing images show unexpected, massive eruption of Chile’s Calbuco volcano
The eruption of Chile’s Calbuco volcano Wednesday was as surprising as it was spectacular. Images and video of the event online showed glowing ash spewing from the top of the…
New eruption at Turrialba produced ash column reaching more than 6,500 feet
Costa Rica’s Turrialba volcano erupted again Tuesday afternoon, producing a column of ash, gas, and water vapor that reached some 6,500 feet over the volcano’s crater, according to the Volcanological…
One hundred busloads of striking teachers to converge on San Jose Friday, traffic problems expected
Some 100 busloads of public school teachers from across the country will cancel classes and converge on San Jose on Friday as part of a strike over a laundry list…
Johnny Araya considering taking his case to Costa Rica’s highest court
Former National Liberation Party (PLN) presidential candidate, Johnny Araya said on Tuesday he and his legal team are considering taking his case to Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court after losing an…
