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Central American Journalists Face Intimidation, Threats, and Exile, Report Reveals

According to the University of Costa Rica, intimidation, direct and indirect threats, espionage, insecurity, labor and sexual harassment, and forced exile are part of...

Costa Rica Arrests 5 from NGO Accused of Embezzling Public Funds

On Tuesday, the Judicial Investigation Organism (OIJ) apprehended five individuals allegedly involved in an organization partly funded by public resources, including four women masquerading...

Spanish Authorities Seize Cocaine Hidden in Costa Rican Coffee Shipment

Spanish authorities announced the discovery of 419 kilograms of cocaine concealed within a shipment of coffee from Costa Rica. The illicit substance was uncovered...

UN Urges Costa Rica to End Migrant Smuggling Networks After Deadly Crash

The United Nations (UN) urged Costa Rican authorities to put an end to migrant smuggling networks, due to the unfortunate situation that occurred with...

Indigenous Crops Torched in Suspected Arson Attacks in Costa Rica

Reports from Semanario Universidad unvelied that four fires that occurred last week burned the crops of the indigenous community of China Kichá. This marks...

Costa Rica Lawmakers Call for Investigation Into President

Costa Rica's Legislative Assembly approved a report on Monday accusing the country's president, Rodrigo Chaves, of being the intellectual author of irregular financing of...
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