Costa Rica recorded more murders than traffic deaths in 2015
Despite its distinction of having the worst roads in Central America (according to the IMF) Costa Rica recorded more murders than traffic fatalities in 2015, a year which set a…
El Chapo’s days are numbered, US officials say
It has been nearly six months since drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's spectacular escape from Mexico's only supermax prison, but U.S. law enforcement officials say they are convinced that…
Costa Rica’s “base salary,” used for calculating everything from court fines to child support, increases to ¢424,200
What is known in Costa Rica as a “base salary” and is used as a benchmark in determining everything from court fines to child support has been set at ¢424,200…
Miami officials on edge over impending arrival of thousands of Cubans from Costa Rica
Officials in Miami, Florida are expressing their concerns over the imminent arrival of thousands of Cuban migrants who have been stranded in Costa Rica since November of last year, fearing…
Nicaragua’s long-dormant Momotombo volcano erupts for second time in a month
Nicaragua’s Momotombo volcano, which had been dormant for 110 years before waking from its slumber with a violent eruption last month, erupted for a second time before dawn on Sunday…
Riteve inspectors to begin checking vehicle odometers
Riteve, the Spanish company that holds the government concession to provide annual mandatory vehicle inspections (RTV) in Costa Rica, will begin checking odometers effective Monday, January 4th.…
Panamanian president urges Canal consortium to stop waging media battle
President Juan Carlos Varela said Saturday that the inauguration of a newly expanded Panama Canal would take place in May in the presence of several heads of state and government,…
Costa Rica rings in a deadly, violent new year
Costa Rica rang in the New Year with at least six violent deaths and many others seriously injured, including at least two homicides, at least two traffic deaths and at…
