US man murdered in San Jose Wednesday believed to be well-known Playas del Coco expat
The body of an American man that was dumped from a moving vehicle in San Jose with a gunshot wound to the back of the head on Wednesday is believed…
In Costa Rica, a turtle’s suffering puts spotlight on need to reduce use of plastics
The plight of a Kemp's Ridley sea turtle that biologists in Costa Rica rid of a plastic straw stuck in its nose highlights the need to reduce the use of…
Costa Rica dockworkers to join in Thursday protests
The dockworkers union known as Sintrajap will join at least ten unions and dozens of labor syndicates representing the country’s public education and public health workers, amongst others, in protests…
Body of US citizen dumped in the street with gunshot wound to the head
The body of an American man was dumped from a moving vehicle near the stoplights on the Circunvalación beltway for Hatillo 7, shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to…
US scientists claim to have grown a complete human brain in a lab
Scientists have grown an almost fully formed human brain in a lab. The researchers said the brain could help in expanding our knowledge of neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s.…
Former US president Jimmy Carter says cancer has spread to his brain
U.S. former President Jimmy Carter, who was diagnosed with cancer on his liver earlier this month, said Thursday that the disease has spread to his brain.…
Court delays decision on extraditing El Salvador’s “Col. Inocente” for 1989 massacre
A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday postponed its decision on the extradition to Spain of a retired Salvadoran army officer wanted for the 1989 murders of five Spanish Jesuit priests…
Public employees to take to the streets of San Jose Thursday, schools to be closed
At least ten unions and dozens of labor syndicates including the country’s public education and public health workers will flood the streets of downtown San Jose Thursday in protest of…
