Five men arrested, 65 kilograms of cocaine confiscated in Desamparados
November 21st, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Authorities arrested five men on Tuesday night in Desamparados, confiscating 65 kilograms of cocaine in the process. The officers arrived at house in a neighborhood…
President of Legislative Assembly declares votes against Cruz invalid, legislators appeal
Case will be determined by Sala IV November 21st, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) The President of Congress, Victor Emilio Granados, stated yesterday that Fernando Cruz was re-elected by default to the Sala…
Diesel spill blamed for six accidents in Moravia
November 21st, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) A diesel spill on one of the main roads in Moravia was the cause of six accidents yesterday. The fuel was spilled on at least…
Treasurer of PLN steps down
November 21st, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Legislator Alicia Fournier of the National Liberation Party (PLN, in Spanish) will step down from her position as party treasurer today, after presenting a resignation letter…
Costa Rica leads democratic development index in Latin America
November 20th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rica has replaced Chile as the country with the highest level of “democratic development” in Latin America, according to the 2012 Latin American Democratic Development…
Hotels, tourism operators offering “Black Friday” deals
November 20th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) This year, “Black Friday” deals won’t only be found in shopping malls. For the first time, tourism operators are getting in on the shopping frenzy, which…
Costa Rica motorcyclists to protest tomorrow
November 20th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) On Wednesday, at 11:00 am, groups of motorcyclists will protest in the streets of San Jose against the increase in the “Marchamo” (annual vehicle tax) and…
Low pressure system in Costa Rica to continue, bring lower temperatures
November 20th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) said that the low pressure system that has affected Costa Rica in recent days will continue this week, and temperatures could…
