“Hacienda” stands firm – no tax exemptions for internet purchases
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – October 10th, 2012 – Since a little over a year ago, all purchases made via the Internet must pay import taxes. The measure has not…
Chinchilla names new PANI president
October 10th, 2012 – PANI, Costa Rica’s child protection agency, has a new president, following the resignation of Marielos Hernandez, the former executive president, on Friday. Iris Arias will…
18 public officials under investigation by the D.A., all members of PLN
October 9th, 2012 – The District Attorney’s Office is currently leading a series of active investigations for various crimes against 18 current and former government officials, all of which are…
45 students robbed on bus from UCR to Pavas
October 9th, 2012 – Yesterday, at around 9:30pm, two men boarded and robbed a busload of 45 students from the University of Costa Rica (UCR) as they were attempting to…
Don’t expect your dollars to be worth more anytime soon
October 9th, 2012 – Eight out of ten economists believe that factors causing the appreciation of the Costa Rican colon will continue or hold steady until at least 2015. …
19 children abandoned in National Children’s Hospital
October 9th, 2012 – It may be hard to imagine abandoning your own child, but it’s a situation workers at the National Children’s Hospital have become all too accustomed. In…
Guanacaste mayors to receive $67 million to boost tourism, infrastructure after quake
October 9th, 2012 – It’s been over a month since the 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Nicoya. However, there are still clear consequences, a decrease in tourism being one of them.…
Disobeying a traffic cop could soon land you in prison
October 9th, 2012 – The next time a traffic officer flags you down, you’d be best advised to listen. The new Ley de Transito (Traffic Act) now makes disobeying a…
