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President Declines to Halt Las Crucitas Mining Project
The Costa Rican government officially declined to reverse the presidential decree that declares the mining project in Las Crucitas de Curtis as being in the national interest. The decision would seem to clear any legal impediment to the open pit gold mine operation, which the nation’s highest court (Sala IV) had approved in April. The [...]
Panama Fugitive “Wild Bill” Cortez is America’s Most Wanted
Their names are William Dathan Holbert and Laura Michelle Reese, and while they might turn out to be the Bonnie and Clyde of property theft their criminal resumes begin in the United States. Captured on the border crossing near the mouth of the Sarapiqui river by a Nicaraguan army patrol Wild Bill Cortez and his [...]
Manhunt for “Wild Bill” Cortez in Costa Rica
The real estate business is tough due to the global recession, and now one real estate speculator is on the run in Costa Rica for allegedly murdering expatriates in Panama with the motive to steal their property. The man known as William Adolfo Cortez Reese or “Wild Bill” was spotted in Turrialba a few days [...]
Costa Ricans Encouraged to Destroy Firearms
The Costa Rican Ministry of Public Security is offering to destroy unwanted firearms, and will come by your home to pick up the weapon or you can arrange to drop it for destruction. The apparent reasoning is to keep guns away from children, and out of the hands of criminals. The recent revenge shooting of [...]
No Completion Date for in San Jose Repaving
Eighth avenue was closed in San Jose last week to begin resurfacing in the second stage of a project to improve downtown. The bad news is the work is expected to last for an indefinite period. The project was started during the rainy season, and has turned the area into a quagmire. Bus routes have [...]
Independence Day Celebration on Sunday
The American Colony Club will host the annual Fourth of July Picnic on Sunday at the Cervercería de Costa Rica picnic grounds off the Autopista General Cañas. This is the 50th anniversary of the event open to United States citizens and their family. Admission is c2,500 or $5 for adults and children under five get [...]
Urban Sanctuary Symbol of Fading Faith
Soledad Church, located in downtown San Jose seems to host as many indigents as parishioners these days, and the change is symbolic of a desertion faith on the part of the Costa Rican people. Apart from worship the church is by day a resting place for the indigent and meeting place for business deals. The [...]
Crucitas Mining Controversy Sparks War on Facebook
Social media is decidedly a front on the battle over the Las Crucitas Mining Project, and while the fate of the project is still mired in legal battles the mining company has lost the Internet public relations battle. The Facebook page, The Truth About Crucitas has 531 followers while the group Costa Rica Against The [...]
Controversy Continues with Steven Seagal’s Visit to Costa Rica
When Steven Seagal arrived in Costa Rica last year he enjoyed an appointment at Casa Presidencial, however last week he didn’t receive the same treatment from President Chinchilla. Although the president was too busy Seagal was able to see the Minister of Securitry, José María Tijerino and the director of the Judical Investigative Police (OIJ), [...]
Social Media Can be a Double Edged Sword
A recent article in A.M. Costa Rica talks of the how the country must adapt to social media and the implications are obvious if you have ever asked an expat about shady dealings in Costa Rica. Internet social networking amplifies this kind of person to person connection exponentially for those interested in investing, vacationing or relocating [...]
