A group of concerned citizens protested this morning before the steps of the Supreme Court, calling for the resignation of the country’s attorney general. Jorge Chavarría, who has admitted prosecutors mishandled evidence in the trial of men accused of murdering environmental activist, Jairo Mora is also refusing to appear before Congress to testify on behalf […]
Archives for January 2015
Tope Highlight of Festival in Palmares
As is the tradition, the height of the annual festival in Palmares was the Tope or horse parade. Bull baiting, eating and drinking beer are also among the favorite activities. This year concerts were organized as part of a Festival Ranchero. A total of 450 police officers were deployed to secure the event, and 300 […]
Odd Article in La Extra Reports Disapperance of Ryan Piercy’s Son
Spanish-language daily La Extra reported this morning that the son of Ryan Piercy, Alejandro (age 26) has also disappeared. The news comes a week after the disappearance of Ryan Piercy, who is the General Manager of the Association of Residents of Costa Rica (ARCR) and Casa Canada Group. La Extra, originally reported that Piercy is […]
Costa Rica Business Owners Call on Government to Declare Emergency
Members of the Costa Rican Associations of Private Enterprise (UCCAEP) are calling on the Solís government to issue a declaration of emergency, due to a rising tide of layoffs and companies departing Costa Rica. The group is questioning the macroeconomic stability of the country and taking issue with loss of 26,000 jobs during the last […]
Kidnappers Demand Half Million Dollar Ransom for ARCR General Manager Ryan Piercy
An armed group, claiming to have Ryan Craig Piercy Bate is demanding $500,000 in Bitcoin for his safe return. News of the kidnapping was first reported on Thursday by La Extra, which referenced sources in the Judicial Investigative Police (OIJ). The ransom demand was presented to Piercy’s wife, following his disappearance on Tuesday. Investigators found […]
Wendys Closes Chain in Costa Rica
An estimated 155 to 200 people will lose their jobs, as the Wendy’s restaurant chain withdraws from Costa Rica. Citing price competition as a threat to quality, management at the Comidas Rápidas Wentica S.A. will put an end to its eight years of operations in this country. In a video, A spokesman for the company […]