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Monthly Archives: February, 2014

Report: Prison overcrowding, human trafficking are Costa Rica’s top human rights issues

Harsh prison conditions, domestic abuse, and human trafficking were among the top concerns the United States State Department’s 2013 Human Rights Practices report found in Costa Rica.

New music video from Costa Rica’s Sonámbulo

In a celebration concert at Jazz Café Escazú Thursday, Costa Rican band Sonámbulo Psicotropical released a music video for "La Maraca," the first single from their unreleased sophomore album.

3 things that happened this week in Costa Rica’s runoff race

See where Citizen Action Party candidate Luis Guillermo Solís headed to court votes and what organization gave its blessing to ruling party candidate Johnny Araya.

Costa Rica on alert for unique mosquito-borne virus with symptoms similar to dengue

Health Ministry officials are currently on alert to detect any possible cases of people infected with chikungunya virus, a desease that shares most of the same symptoms with dengue: high fever, headaches, muscle and joint pains, nausea and rash.

Police arrest Costa Rica-bound US family for smuggling $45,000 in suitcases

Judicial Investigation Police arrested three U.S. travelers suspected of money laundering at Juan Santa María International Airport outside San José on Thursday afternoon. Police discovered more than $45,000 in unclaimed cash hidden in the travelers' suitcases.

Where is the environmental discussion in Costa Rica’s presidential campaign?

In December, the advocacy group Environmental Network Alliance hoped to bring green issues to the forefront of Costa Rica's presidential debates by scheduling an environmental forum for candidates. Only two of 13 candidates – Luis Guillermo Solís and José María Villalta – showed up.

High temperatures will mean more water rationing for some Central Valley residents

Costa Rica's ongoing hot and dry weather is causing water shortages, especially in high-altitude areas of the capital and some parts of the province of Heredia.

Police raid offices, home of US real estate mogul accused of fraud

On Tuesday afternoon, Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ) raided the offices of U.S. real estate developer Patrick Vincent Hundley, currently serving two months preventative detention for an alleged $7 million fraud, according to the daily La Nación.

Joel Campbell among Costa Rican stars playing in World Cup warm-up against Paraguay next Wednesday

The Costa Rica Men's National Team announced its lineup for an international friendly against Paraguay. The match is set for next Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the National Stadium. As expected, head coach Jorge Luis Pinto presented a roster made up of the team's biggest stars for Costa Rica's lone home warm-up before the World Cup.

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