Powerful thunderstorms expected Tuesday afternoon as tropical depression approaches; IMN warns of flash floods, landslides
Powerful thunderstorms packing powerful wind and heavy rains are expected throughout the Caribbean and northern zones of Costa Rica Tuesday afternoon, as a powerful tropical depression quickly approaches the country,…
Costa Rica is open to receiving Syrian refugees, Foreign Ministry says
Syrians seeking refugee status would be required to provide a clean criminal record from police in their home country, as do others who more commonly seek refugee status in Costa…
Prosecution to appeal acquittal of Ann Patton, seek fourth murder trial
Deputy District Attorney for Perez Zeledon, Edgar Ramirez told reporters on Monday that prosecutors intend to appeal the Monday acquittal of Ann Patton, the US woman who stood accused of…
Divers discover body of German volunteer in Quepos
Beger had been missing since Sunday afternoon after apparently jumping into a 9-meter (about 30 feet) deep lagoon that forms part of the Savegre River in the area of Portalon,…
Primary suspect in murder of elderly American rancher may have fled to Panama
The primary suspect in the murder of an elderly Cuban-American rancher whose dismembered remains were found inside a steel barrel on his property over the weekend may have fled across…
Ann Patton acquitted in third murder trial, but battle might not be over
In her third murder trial, a three-judge panel in Perez Zeledon unanimously ruled on Monday morning to acquit Ann Maxine Patton, the US woman who stood accused of killing her…
Public health estimates it will spend more than $100k per IVF patient
The Costa Rican public health and social security administration known as CCSS or La Caja estimates that it will spend some ¢60 million (about US $112,000) per patient that undergoes…
Costa Rica investing in new police stations, prevention strategies in attempt to quell violence
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Public Security is building a new police compound for 195 officers who will work in a program to prevent violence and promote social inclusion as part…
