crime in costa rica

As crime rates and poverty swell, many are questioning whether Costa Rica is on the brink of a transformative shift.

Ms. Arancha Gutiérrez, a 31-year-old tourist from Spain, tragically lost her life in an attack in Tortuguero, Costa Rica. This murder occurred on August 4, 2018.  The family claims ¢694…

Allison Bonilla’s remains were found, in a hidden dump, according to the judicial police. The 18-year-old girl had been missing since March 4. She was last seen returning to her…

An investigation into the murder of an American who lived in Jaco led authorities to uncover an important narco organization that operated in various parts of Limón. Authorities carried out…

A 57-year-old man was arrested from his home in Lagunilla de Heredia, Tuesday after he allegedly created fake profiles on social media to offend his former boss after being dismissed…

Why is it that so many groups protest by blocking the passage of major roads and no one is held accountable for this illegal action? It is illegal to block…

The public official who threw a coin at Carlos Alvarado’s vehicle near the National Theater has been fired from his job as a graphic designer for the National Printing Office…

At least 13 criminal groups are behind the production of altered alcohol sold in bottles identical to the legal versions but tainted with methanol, an industrial alcohol responsible for 34…