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Costa Rican Murder Rate Down in 2012
March 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The murder rate in Costa Rica fell slightly during 2012 to 8.9 per 100,000 residents from its level in 2011 of 10.3 per 100,000, authorities said Thursday. continue reading »
In Latin America News: Costa Rica Constructing $96M Oil Terminal
February 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In Latin America news, Costa Rica is beginning the construction of a new $96 million oil terminal to handle larger oil tankers at the port. continue reading »
Rocker Bono Vacationing in Costa Rica Amidst Rumors His Wife Was Injured in Accident
February 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Costa Rica media is reporting Bono, humanitarian and lead singer of U-2, had been vacationing there for over a week when his wife, Alison suffered an accident. continue reading »
Chinese in Costa Rica Break Fried Rice Record
February 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
It may come as a surprise to those visiting Costa Rica that whether you are in a small town or large city, Chinese food is almost never too far away, thanks in large part to the Chinese living in the country. continue reading »
5 Dead After Costa Rica Motel Fire
February 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Health Ministry said that on Dec. 19 he declared the Las Aguilas Motel uninhabitable due to the disrepair of its wooden construction and electrical system, continue reading »
INFOGRAPHIC: Where Are the Top Outsourcing Destinations in Latin America?
February 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Latin America has become one of the top destinations for outsourcing. With 24 of the top 100 destination, it is evident that companies have their eyes on LatAm. Tholons has ranked the top 100 destinations. Internationally, Bangalore was the top destination. continue reading »
Birdwatchers Rejoice! Costa Rica Bird Lovers Release Field Guild App
January 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
First birding app for Costa Rica is a digital field guide replete with photos, sounds, text, and range maps. The Costa Rica Birds-Field Guide app became available in the iTunes Store on Ja continue reading »
Corporate Tax Day Approaches in Costa Rica and Only 9 out of 10 Businesses Have Paid
January 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Last Friday was the dreaded date for annual corporate taxes in Costa Rica to be paid. And either many businesses in the country forgot or they do not intend on paying continue reading »
Costa Rican Authorities Investigating Death of Hundreds of Sea Turtles
January 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A formal investigation was launched Tuesday to determine the cause of death of about 280 sea turtles in the Gulf of Dulce, on the southern Pacific coast, a situation that was denounced by environmentalists, the Costa Rican Environment Ministry said. continue reading »
Woman on Trial for Killing Husband in Costa Rica, Says He Committed Suicide
January 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
This week marked the start of Anne Maxin Patton’s trial. Patton is accused of killing her wealthy husband and is also facing charges in relation to the trafficking of diamonds. continue reading »
Property Taxes on ‘Luxury’ Homes in Costa Rica Increase 10-Fold
January 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Ministry of Hacienda Tax in Costa Rica has readjusted the property values of ‘luxury’ homes therefore increasing real estate taxes ten-fold. continue reading »
Costa Rican Women Protest Want to be Able to Breastfeed in Public
January 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
About 100 women on the weekend nursed their babies in public in this capital to protest the decision by a Costa Rican shopping center to prohibit one of their number from doing so last week. continue reading »
Former Model’s Rear Disfigured by Costa Rican “Plastic Surgeon”
January 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A former model is suing the Costa Rican doctor she says caused severe deformities to her butt. The doctor, who only had his last name released (Vargas Scott) reportedly performed an “ae continue reading »
Costa Rica to Receive $100M Loan to Improve Preparedness Against Natural Disasters
December 30, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $100 million contingent loan to help Costa Rica cushion the impact that severe or catastrophic natural disasters could have on its public finances. continue reading »
WATCH: Filmed in Costa Rica, Will & Jaden Smith Star in ‘After Earth’ (VIDEO)
December 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Earlier this year, we reported Will Smith and his son Jaden were filming M. Night Shyamalan's science fiction thriller After Earth in Costa Rica. Now, we finally get to see the trailer for the upcoming film, and we have to say -- It looks amazing. continue reading »
