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Walter Espinoza, Head of Costa Rica’s Top Crime Fighting Organization Dies Suddenly

Walter Espinoza, the director of the Organization of Judicial Investigations (OIJ) has died. He was just 54 years old. The press director of OIJ, Maricel...

Allegedly Drunk Costa Rica Police Officers Investigated

Half dressed Costa Rica police officers are being investigated for drunk driving accidents that occured in their patrol car. Authorities have announced they are opening...

‘Megaoperativo’ catches duo who robbed tourists at Playa Hermosa

President Carlos Alvarado praised the successful "megaoperativo," saying "intense work has generated positive results as we work toward a safer Costa Rica."

Foreigner caught stealing hours after being detained for threatening neighbors with machete

Police said Andersson was caught in the act of stealing items from a grocery just hours after threatening neighbors with a machete.

Salvadoran man deported from United States suspected in murder at San José hotel

The Salvadoran man was deported from Los Angeles, California in September of 2016, and entered Costa Rica a few days later.

Locals in Manuel Antonio prevent robbery of U.S. tourist with citizen’s arrest

An attempted robbery on a U.S. tourist ended with townspeople of Manuel Antonio, Quepos surrounding the would-be thieves in a citizen's arrest.

Notorious crime family members indicted; alleged ties to Costa Rican sportsbook

Members from the famed Genovese crime family were arrested Thursday after being linked to a Costa Rican-based bookmaking operation.

Park rangers arrested in drug bust

Two park rangers were among those arrested Monday in a raid on a drug organization that officials say grew and shipped marijuana from southern Costa Rica.

Judge orders closure of overcrowded San Sebastián prison

Costa Rica's notorious San Sebastián prison must be closed within 18 months, according to a judge's ruling that cited rampant overcrowding and inhumane conditions at the prison.

Cuba Dave set to finish year in preventive prison on allegations of promoting sex tourism

David "Cuba Dave" Strecker is set to finish out a full year in preventive prison for allegations of promoting sex tourism in Costa Rica. He says he was officially charged Thursday for the first time.

Four U.S. men charged in connection with billion-dollar Costa Rica sportsbook operation

Four U.S. men allegedly running The WagerSpot and Hustler247 sportsbooks were charged recently in the U.S. in connection with an illegal sports betting ring headquartered in San José, Costa Rica.

Coast Guard seizes 2.5 tons of sailfish

Suspects were transferring the illegally transported sailfish to a seafood truck on shore when authorities confiscated the product.

Michigan fugitive John Saatio to be extradited Saturday

Costa Rican authorities said they wanted to extradite Saatio "as soon as possible" to prevent any further attempts at escape.

Police arrest suspected killers of Gerardo Cruz

In an ugly twist to the story of a young man hailed as a defender of women, police say he was killed by a jilted lover.
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Gasoline Could Drop in December as Cooking Gas Jumps

Recope wants regular gasoline 103 colones cheaper per liter in December, but the 25-pound cooking gas cylinder would rise 912 colones. Aresep must still approve.

El Salvador’s Marcelo Arévalo Opens ATP Finals With a Win

El Salvador’s Marcelo Arévalo and Croatian partner Mate Pavić began their ATP Finals campaign with a 7–6 (7), 6–4 victory over France’s Theo Arribagé...

Costa Rica Free Zones Barely Grew and Jobs Disappeared

Production in Costa Rica's free zones, the export parks that host most of the country's multinational employers, grew just 0.6% year-on-year in September, according...

Should You Buy Travel Insurance for Costa Rica After the US Ground Stop?

Airlines refund canceled flights but not stranded hotels and meals. When travel insurance pays, and what to check.