Noni: Costa Rica’s amazing healing fruit
November 10th, 2015 (ICR News) Noni (morinda citrifolia) is the fruit of a tropical plant originating from India, which belongs to the Rubiaceae, a family of flowering plants, sometimes called…
Parrot warns of house on fire, saves neighbors in Costa Rica
"Fuego, fuego, fuego (Fire, fire, fire)," screamed the parrot named Betty, the pet of Gretel Pereira, whose family was one of several affected by the blaze that broke out last…
War on drugs is failing and hammering the world’s poor, says Christian charity
The war on drugs isn't working and is destroying the lives of some of the poorest people in the world, according to a new report from the charity Christian Aid.…
Costa Ricans took to the streets in opposition of state oil company, public unions, taxes, and waste
Hundreds of Costa Ricans took to San Jose’s Plaza de la Democracia this weekend to call for an end to the state-owned oil company RECOPE’s fuel monopoly, as well as…
Prosecutors seek to drop drug charges against Costa Rica park ranger convicted of attempted murder of poacher
Prosecutors in Osa, Puntarenas late last week told a court that they have insufficient evidence to continue pursuing charges of drug trafficking against former Costa Rica park ranger, Mauricio Steller…
Reports of domestic violence increased 25 percent in 5 years in Costa Rica
The number of reported cases of domestic violence in Costa Rica have increased 25 percent in the last five years, according to an analysis by Amelia Rueda based on data…
Argentina on high alert after alleged attempt by drug lord “El Chapo” to cross border
Argentina was on high alert Friday afternoon after receiving a tip that escaped Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán may have attempted to cross the Argentine-Chilean border in the…
How Panama is saving the world’s frogs (VIDEO)
Frogs are disappearing at an unprecedented rate around the world due to a fungus that is spreading fast. About a third of the world's amphibian species are in danger of…
