U.S. Embassy donates $1 million in cars to Costa Rica’s Justice Ministry
Sixteen new vehicles were donated to the Ministry of Justice by the United States Embassy.
13 of Latin America’s most wanted fugitives arrested in Interpol operation
Thirteen of the most wanted fugitives in Latin America were arrested in an operation coordinated by Interpol.
China donates motorcycles, security equipment to Costa Rica
The Chinese government on Monday donated motorcycles and other security equipment to Costa Rica during a ceremony with local leaders.
U.S. Coast Guard to fight illegal fishing in Central America
The U.S. Coast Guard will increase efforts to fight illegal fishing in Central and South America, the State Department announced.
U.S. donates new Coast Guard boats, finances new facilities
The Public Security Ministry (MSP) on Thursday commemorated the delivery of two new boats that were donated to the Coast Guard by the United States.c
Costa Rica honors U.S. Ambassador as term ends
The Foreign Ministry of Costa Rica this week awarded United States Ambassador Sharon Day at the conclusion of her diplomatic mission.
Public Security, Environment Ministries join forces to protect parks
The Public Security Ministry (MSP) says it will join forces with the Environment Ministry (MINAE) to help protect Costa Rica’s national parks from illegal activity.
In 2020, assaults decreased and fraud increased in Costa Rica
Costa Rica projects to close the year with 80,000 criminal complaints, a lower number than that registered in 2019, which accounted for more than 100,000.
With U.S. support, Costa Rica adds new plane to police fleet
The Air Surveillance Service (SVA) of Costa Rica's Public Security Ministry on Monday unveiled a new airplane meant to assist in anti-drug operations.
Arrest warrants issued for founders of Panama Papers firm: report
The Panama Papers, a massive data leak in April 2016, exposed widespread tax avoidance and evasion using complex structures of offshore shell companies and caused an international outcry.
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The last time Costa Rica faced the USA in World Cup qualifying…
On Wednesday evening, the Costa Rica men’s national soccer team faces the United States in a World Cup qualifier. Kickoff is scheduled for 7...
