Expropriation Planned of Historic San Jose Home
Jiménez de la Guardia is the name for which this historic home in Costa Rica is known. Located in San Jose, 75 meters north of the Cine Variedades on calle cinco the structure was declared, “Patrimonio Histórico”, which requires that the owners ensure for restoration and conservation. Unfortunately in the case of Jiménez de la [...]
Formal Charges in Costa Rica Against Alleged Expat Killer
A formal complaint against William Dathan Holbert and Laura Michelle Reese for the murder of Wisconsin Attorney Jeffery A. Kline has been filed with prosecutors in Costa Rica. The complainant is Don Winner, an expatriate journalist from Panama, and he came to Costa Rica this past week and provided sworn statements, documents and other evidence [...]
Artist Mocks Transit Police New Law in Debate
Music artist Banton produced a video complete with dancing police officers waving around cash in an apparent mockery of the typical traffic stop in Costa Rica. At the moment the legislature has taken up the reform of last year’s new transit law in an effort to appease voters who are upset about high traffic fines. [...]
USS Iwo Jima Arrives in Costa Rica
The USS Iwo Jima arrived Saturday in Limon, Costa Rica as part of Operation Continuing Promise. Attending the opening of an event to provide medial services were Limon mayor Eduardo Barboza and United States embassador Anne Andrew. The naval ship is expected to provide medical attention to residents of Limon, Siquirres and Talamanca. Crew of [...]
Costa Rica Adventure Race
Trekkers from a dozen countries will compete this week in an adventure race across the Costa Rica. Racers organized into four person teams will begin Monday in Sarapiquí and traverse 550km of landscapes that include beaches, warm ocean, dry forests, rain forests, cloud forest, volcanoes, lakes, and rivers. Participants provide their own bicycle, and guide [...]
President Laura Chinchilla 100 Days in Office
Costa Rican president Laura Chinchilla celebrated 100 days in office with a video address of affection and gratitude. In a recent video posted to youtube Chinchilla summarizes the priorities of her administration and asks for help in the legislature. First and foremost security is an issue that resonates with most in Costa Rica, and Chinchilla [...]