Judge charged with rape of fellow judge
March 7th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) A criminal complaint of alleged rape has been entered against judge of the First Chamber, Oscar Camacho Gonzalez, 51 – and the accuser is another judge.…
4.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Puntarenas
March 7th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) An earthquake measuring 4.2 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Puntarenas at 9:56pm last night. The National Seismological Network said that the quake was located…
Doctor who promotes “cure” for gays to participate in Bioethics Congress beginning today
March 7th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The controversial Spanish doctor who promotes the idea that gays can be “cured,” – Jorkin de Irala, will participate in the 5th Bioethics Congress being held…
Sala IV upholds ban on oil exploration in Costa Rica
March 7th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The judges of the Constitutional Court rejected an appeal brought by the Association of Geologists of Costa Rica against the moratorium on oil exploration in the…
Delta to begin new non-stop flight between Los Angeles and San Jose
March 7th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Beginning July 2nd, Delta Airlines will offer a new daily nonstop flight between Los Angeles and San Jose, Costa Rica. The route will be operated…
President Laura Chinchilla presents sweeping reforms to Costa Rican government
March 6th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The president of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla, introduced yesterday four bills with substantial reforms to public institutions, the Legislative Assembly, and the Constitution itself, which she…
Hugo Chavez loses his battle with cancer
March 6th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Venezuelan Vice President, Nicolas Maduro announced yesterday at approximately 4pm in Costa Rica that Venezuelan president, Hugo Chavez, had died. The announcement was made in a national broadcast in…
Foreigner dead after ant attack
March 6th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Skuglud Mauricio Alberto Acuna, 42, a naturalized citizen and resident of San Vicente de Moravia, drowned yesterday on a beach in Drake de Osa, Puntarenas on…
