In 2011, shark-finners sought to beat Costa Rican law by hacking away shark's flesh and leaving the spinal column. Two years later, Interpol issues an alert about the technique, prompted by the Costa Rican government.
Costa Rican scientists are questioning the use of genetically modified organisms in agriculture, while biotech industry reps say GMOs could help feed the world.
He's taken down the world's most threatening terrorists, cybercriminals and corporate wrongdoers, and will probably be worth keeping an eye on after his term expires next year.
At least one local police officer believes the events may be linked to a series of recent raids on clandestine helipad sites and arms caches, which Costa Rican cops say could be evidence of drugs and arms trafficking in the region.
For a third time in recent weeks, police have found a clandestine site with evidence that points to drugs and arms trafficking. Residents reported seeing a green helicopter flying low in the area. No arrests were made on Friday.
