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.…
On Earth Day, a look at environmental problems facing 20 Latin American countries
Since the Industrial Revolution, human activity has destroyed the natural environment and is responsible for climate change. While not everyone blames mankind’s actions, a 2013 report from the United Nations’…
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.…
How historic droughts in Central America contributed to Mayan downfall
It must have been a time of great hardship and struggle for the ancient Maya civilization. The land was parched and dry as the devastating effects of climate change on…
This year turning out particularly violent in El Salvador
El Salvador’s year is already looking to be a particularly violent one. After emerging from one of its deadliest months in a decade and a fatal shootout this weekend, the…
Venezuela gets $5 billion from China
Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro reminded the country this week that despite its troubles, it still has an external economic lifeline. According to the president, Venezuela secured $5 billion in development…
Costa Rica’s tourism minister steps down
President Luis Guillermo Solis accepted the resignation of Costa Rica’s tourism minister and head of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT), Wilhem von Breymann on Tuesday.Since late last year,…
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…
