In Costa Rica, everyone has two last names: first, the paternal surname, then the maternal surname. That’s been the rule, plain and simple. But earlier this year, a tight vote…
Cracking Down on “Emerging Capitals” Costa Rica is taking a bold step in its fight against corruption and organized crime with a new bill that aims to tackle illicit enrichment,…
Costa Rica’s judicial authorities conducted significant raids on government offices and private entities as part of a larger investigation into the illegal granting of logging permits.
The Costa Rican government announced on Tuesday that it will enact a prohibition on products containing synthetic nicotine.
While the bill introduces several new criminal offenses into the Penal Code, it also proposes sentencing guidelines that are more lenient than the current laws.