A man who repeatedly took off his shorts, threw them at passers-by and wandered around naked for nearly 30 minutes in front of the downtown San José court buildings in April was arrested by police who said they were not sure where to take him.
Costa Rica's water utility wants you to save water as the dry season starts this week under a strong El Niño. There is no rationing yet. Here is what it is asking.
Prison-related cases at Costa Rica's Constitutional Chamber rose from 2,130 in 2020 to 4,780 in 2025, as tougher prison rules collide with the state's duty to feed and treat inmates.