The Prosecutor's Office has already appealed a judge's decision, claiming that the suspects are flight risks and could obstruct the police's investigation into the alleged organ trafficking ring.
Several lawmakers are supporting a bill that would place stringent controls on the growth of GMO crops. Costa Rica is the Central American country that most scrutinizes GMOs, and many Ticos oppose the use of biotech crops.
As countries around the globe celebrate World Food Day, Costa Rica finds itself struggling to maintain its historically low levels of malnourished people in the face of economic hardships.
A university study found that drivers in the Costa Rican capital spend more than half their time crawling along under 15 km/h during rush hour. Roads are outdated by a half-century and cars are causing greenhouse gas emissions to increase. But guess what? It could be fixed.
