One official remembered encountering a live bat inside the building. Other problems included overcrowding, open sewers, infestation by rats, cockroaches, and mosquitoes, bare electrical wires, and fire and seismic vulnerability.
The United States embassy in Costa Rica provided logistical support and police training to local authorities to deal with civilians protesting the approval of...
A modern day Joseph K., rising politician Leopoldo López was disqualified as a public servant without explanation by the state of Venezuela. During Hugo Chavez's 12-year presidency only López has outpolled the controversial leader.
Cold temperatures and rain have drenched Costa Rica the past two days, during the typically sunny, dry season.Â
According to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN),...
On Friday and Saturday night, a packed Melico Salazar Theater greeted a Catalán legend – singer Joan Manuel Serrat, who captivated audiences during three...
A tremor with a magnitude of 4.8 was felt in Limón on Sunday afternoon, according to the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica...
The largest amount of cocaine – 702 kilograms – ever seized in the shipping industry was discovered Jan.10, after searching in depth three containers...
