Thousands of teachers in trouble for playing hooky
COSTA RICA – October 2nd, 2012 – From August 8th to the 10th, the High School Educators Association (APSE, in Spanish), held a teachers’ conference, which amongst a whole host…
Electric utilities must protect against lightning – or pay up
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – October 1st, 2012 – Has your TV, microwave oven, or computer ever suffered damage caused by lightning? If so, you may file a complaint…
Autopistas del Sol lawsuit against Costa Rica begins to take shape
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – October 1st, 2012 – Autopistas del Sol, the company responsible for the toll highway leading from the Central Valley to Puntarenas, filed a lawsuit against…
Attorney under investigation for false marriages
October 1st, 2012 – A woman identified by the last name of LaFuente had a huge surprise when, in need of documents for a legal process, went to the National…
40 families remain without water almost one month after quake
NICOYA, COSTA RICA – October 1st, 2012 – Nearly a month has passed since the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that rocked Costa Rica, and despite the fact that the human…
Banco Nacional to speed loan process
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – October 1st, 2012 – Requesting a loan in Costa Rica – in almost any bank – is often quite a hassle. The requirements are many,…
Costa Rican exporters could benefit from more regional trade
COSTA RICA – October 1st, 2012 – The Ministry of Finance recently confirmed that Costa Rica’s economy is slowing, and some business people and economists blame the slowdowns in Costa…
Human trafficking continues in Costa Rica, as lawmakers take a stand
COSTA RICA – October 1st, 2012 – It begins with a promise of a better life. Money, travelling to a beautiful country, becoming an international model, maybe a well-paying job.…
