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New York Court Linked 2 Costa Ricans and NY Man in Money Laundering Scheme

A New York court is pressing charges of money laundering and conspiracy to an American who was one of the partners arrested along with two Costa Ricans in New York, in August 2012. The prosecutor's investigation indicates that the two...

New Road to San Carlos Ready to Start in May After 43 Years

After 43 years of the road to San Carlos seems to be finally coming to an end, as the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) announced that next May they would be taking the bid to build the...

President Chinchilla Approval Rating Plunging

Archive Photo President Laura Chinchilla image continues plummet, said the national surveys, despite the fact that there has been economic improvements. According to national budgets approved by the Legislative Assembly and the Ministry of Finance the president, put more money into...

Operational Plans Ready for Demonstrations on May 1

The forces remains in the preparatory phase and will be operating in different parts of the capital May 1, where various organization including trade unions and teachers organizations will protest the different situations and issues confronting Costa Ricans. According to...

China Wins Tender for Construction of Costa Rica National Police School

The People's Republic of China wins the contract to build the National Police School of Costa Rica. Security Minister Mario Zamora, said the project will begin in the second half of this year located in Pococí Guápiles. The property value...

3 Drug Traffickers from Ring Extradited to the U.S.

The Attorney General reported the capture of three men wanted for extradition by the United States and are reported to belong to a drug trafficking organization that has sent more than 60 tons of cocaine from Colombia, through Costa...

Former President Oscar Arias Trial Pending on Canadian Documents

Former President Oscar Arias trial is on hold while the court waits for financial documents from Canadian Mining company. The Public Ministry reported that the case against former President Oscar Arias "remains pending" waiting over two months to receive financial...

Best of Latin American Surfing Starts Today in Santa Teresa Costa Rica

Starting today, April 17th, Santa Teresa will host the national and Latin American surf tournament, the Reef Classic Adrenaline Rush 2013, third stop of Latin American Tour. This event will bring together leading figures already established in the world of...

Venezuelans in Costa Rica Protest, U.S. Surprised at Quick Proclamation of Venezuela’s Maduro

Singing their national and banging pots and pans, Venezuelans in Costa Rica protested the election of Nicolas Maduro as president outside the Venezuelan Embassy yesterday. Meanwhile the U.S. Government was surprised by the speed with which the National Electoral Council...

Costa Rican Carlos Arredondo Becomes Boston Bombings Hero

Carlos Arredondo seen on left with cowboy hat He’s being called the Latino cowboy and is being hailed a hero in the Boston bombings. Carlos Arredondo, a Costa Rican immigrant, was at the race to cheer for a friend who was...
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