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Major Drug Bust: Costa Rica Intercepts 2.5 Tons of Marijuana

In a complex joint operation 337 kilometers offshore, the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Security intercepted a vessel carrying a massive 2.5 tons (2,500...

Costa Rica’s Homicide Rate Soars to Record High

Costa Rica is facing an alarming increase in homicides, with a record 500 incidents reported in the first seven months of 2023. The Judicial Investigation...

Costa Rican Authorities Seize 898 Kilograms of Cocaine

Costa Rican authorities have seized 898 kilograms of cocaine in a container destined for the port of Antwerp, Belgium. The drugs were hidden among...

Costa Rica Launches Operation Sovereignty to Combat Drug Trafficking

The Costa Rican government has launched a new operation aimed at combating drug trafficking. The operation, dubbed "Operation Sovereignty," will focus on securing entry...

Costa Rica’s Security Crisis: Garabito No Longer Has Video Surveillance Services

As reported by the media outlet CRHoy.com, the Municipality of Garabito in Puntarenas has stopped paying for video surveillance services in three districts: Jacó,...

Transforming Limón: U.S. and Costa Rica Join Forces for Prosperity

U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica, Cynthia Telles, recently introduced the Together for Limón project, signaling the United States' unwavering dedication to bolstering citizen security...
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The History and Meaning Behind Costa Rica’s Lantern Parade

Every September 14th, on the eve of Independence Day, most towns and cities of Costa Rica celebrate the traditional lantern parade. Driven by educational...

Costa Rica Wildlife: Meet the Common House Gecko

They’re behind your clock. They’re in your curtains. They’re laying eggs in your knickknacks. They’re your constant housemates, so we might as well learn...

Empanadas in Costa Rica are as Easy as 1,2,3,4

All over Latin America, empanadas (turnovers) are eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a snack. They vary in taste according to the ingredients used...

Costa Rica Independence Day meal with a side of history

TASTE OF THE TROPICS: How to make Chorreadas with Palmito Cheese and Guacamango