MOPT legal deputy may be fired for abusing her position
January 9th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Pedro Castro of the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) said that an internal audit revealed serious misconduct by MOPT legal deputy, Susana Lopez, during…
OIJ: more than 40 computer fraud complaints in last month – how to protect yourself
January 9th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) said it has received more than 40 computer fraud complaints between December and so far this month. As a result…
MOPT expands hours for drivers licenses
January 9th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Directorate of Road Safety Education of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) reported that available to users with a new opening hours from…
Cooking Tico: Ceviche
Welcome to the first installment of Cooking Tico. Each week, the staff of Inside Costa Rica will be bringing you some of our favorite, easy to make, and inexpensive “Tico”…
Two people arrested for conducting cockfights
January 9th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Two people were arrested on Monday on suspicion of organizing cockfights in Nájera de Cariari, Pococí, near the old bar, “Los Pinos.” Fuerza Publica officers…
Costa Rica ranked amongst top 5 retirement havens
January 8th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Green mountains, beautiful volcanoes, an internationally recognized culture of peace and blue oceans, placed Costa Rica as the number 5 retirement haven in International Living’s rankings…
Banco de Costa Rica warns of new Internet banking fraud
January 8th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Representatives of Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) are warning customers about a new email that is being sent to users, in an attempt to steal their…
Literal “boatload” of cash stopped in Limon
January 8th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Coastguard authorities in Limon stopped a vessel yesterday, which was apparently carrying a large load of cash. Martin Arias, Coastguard National Director, confirmed the detention…
