Ex OIJ agent faces trial for drug trafficking, money laundering in Nicaragua
An ex Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) agent, identified by the last names Castillo Santana, is facing trial in Nicaragua, on charges of organized crime, money laundering and drug trafficking. …
Group says increase in vehicle fiscal values violates consumer rights; motorcyclists to march
November 16th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) The increase in the fiscal value of vehicles that the General Taxation Department (“Tributacion”) applied, and which has increased the cost of “Marchamo” (annual vehicle tax)…
Chinchilla has faced one strike or protest per day since beginning of administration
November 16th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) The President of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla, has faced an average of at least one protest or strike every day since the beginning of her administration,…
ICE failure left thousands without 3G internet
November 16th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Many ICE clients were unable to connect to their cellular Internet service yesterday, due to a failure in a node of the 3G network. The…
A Fish out of Water, November 16th
A Fish out of Water Friday, November 16th, 2012 This superb photo (see below) of a 350lb Blue Marlin is catch-and-release at its best, and a great omen for Costa…
Increase in fiscal values to cause 70% of vehicles to pay more Marchamo
November 15th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) With next year’s “marchamo” (annual motor vehicle tax) payment coming up, many vehicle owners will see an increase in the fiscal value of their vehicles, which…
Authorities warn of surge in Dengue infection in Guanacaste
November 15th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) The emergence of 200 cases of dengue fever in the past three weeks in Guanacaste has the Ministry of Health asking residents to be on alert,…
Marriage between same sex partners is not negotiable, according to Church
November 15th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Oscar Fernandez, president of the Episcopal Conference, stated during the conference meant to affirm the positions of church bishops to priests and other church authorities in…
