80 reports of phone scams received daily
November 12th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Have you ever received a text message saying that you earned a large prize, a trip, or a car? Don’t get your hopes up. The…
“Lincoln Plaza” opened yesterday
November 11th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) The new shopping mall known as Lincoln Plaza, located on the northeastern side of San Jose, opened its doors yesterday. As of yesterday however, only…
Increase in 2013 “Marchamo” officially approved
November 11th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Mandatory vehicle insurance, which is included in the annual “Marchamo” payment, will see a price increase up to 24%, depending upon the type of vehicle. …
Obesity in Costa Rica cost CCSS 65 billion colons last year
November 11th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Obesity and its side effects, from diabetes to hypertension, cost the Costa Rican Social Security System (CCSS) 65 billion colons (about $130 million USD) in doctors’…
Lawyers to bring charges in the Inter-American Court of Human Rights over “Gag Law”
November 9th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rica’s Information Crime Law, also known as the “Gag Law” (Ley Mordaza, in Spanish), which penalizes journalists with prison sentences, will likely cost the President,…
Crane removed, process of dismantling Bailey bridges begins on General Canas
November 9th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) The crane that caused one of the Bailey bridges on the General Canas Highway to collapse was finally removed yesterday afternoon. Now, crews from the…
Gas prices to decrease in December, electric to increase 10% to 20%
November 9th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Although residents will find lower gas prices in December, other services such as electricity and bus rates will increase. Also making a dent in…
March in “defense of La Caja” ends in chaos, 36 arrested
November 9th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) What began in the early morning as a peaceful protest “in defense of the CCSS” (Costa Rican Social Security System, also known as “La Caja”) ended…
