Jason Puracal, owner of the RE/MAX office in San Juan del Sur, insists he’s innocent. His family in the U.S. is appealing to the Inter-American Rights Commission for his release.
The Costa Rican cellular phone market will have two new providers in 2011, regional giants America Móvil and Telefónica. While the entrance of the two providers promises to offer consumers more cell phone options, the Telecommunications Superintendency (SUTEL) hoped for three new competitors.
The Nicaraguan occupancy of the Isla Calero will go before the International Court in January. While Costa Rican officials enter the proceedings confident that Costa Rica will win the case, most aren't considering the alternative: What if the court rules in favor of Nicaragua?
Electric Car Coming Soon
Given this country’s adoration of environmental branding, it was only a matter of time before someone realized that with San José’s...
By looking to make Costa Rica the next Silicon Valley, President Laura Chinchilla is preparing to double the number of technical education high schools in Costa Rica.
For years, seaport watchdogs have decried illegal activity, including shark finning, in Puntarenas because foreign flag ships aren't forced to abide by the law. A new pact between port and fishing authorities and the Minister of Agriculture promises to change that, but will they keep their word?
