Despite December start date, critical details of Nicaragua Canal remain a mystery
After months of closed-door meetings, uncertainties and an escalating chorus of protests, Latin America’s largest-ever infrastructure project seems to be barreling forward. Nicaragua is set on breaking ground for its…
Flagrancy courts see record number of cases in 2014
November 27th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rica’s flagrancy courts, which prosecute cases against criminals caught in the act of committing an offense, have seen a record number of cases in 2014,…
Central America prepares to treat possible ebola cases
By María Gabriela Córdova November 27th, 2014 (Dialogo) Technical specialists from the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) gathered on November 18-19 in Panama City for a workshop to develop capabilities in risk…
Andres Oppenheimer: Nicaragua’s trans-oceanic environmental scandal
Forget about the Deepwater Horizon. If Nicaragua's $50 billion trans-oceanic canal scheduled to start construction December 22 becomes a reality, it could be the world's biggest environmental disaster in recent…
Three cups of coffee a day keeps Alzheimer’s away, researchers say
As if you weren’t already drinking a lot of coffee, a review of several studies has found drinking three to five cups a day could reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease…
Costa Ricans waiting longer for marriage, having fewer children
November 26th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Data released this week by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) shows that Costa Ricans are waiting longer to get married and are having…
Judiciary approves creation of new “Narco Court,” aims to reduce corruption of judges
November 26th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Full Court of the Judiciary approved on Monday the creation of a new tribunal that will exclusively investigate and prosecute cases of drug trafficking and…
Regulator rejects increase in vehicle inspection fees
November 26th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Public services regulator, ARESEP has rejected a request by Riteve (RTV) to more than triple its fee for annual mandatory vehicle inspections. Riteve had requested…
