According to a study of 504 cases filed between 2008 and 2001, allegations presented by the victims of sexual harassment do not move forward because investigations are weak and prone to bad practices. Over half the cases in the study were dismissed or archived by the institutions that adjudicated them. Data 2011 show that only […]

The case against sitting legislator, Jorge Angulo and 11 others will be begin on January 6th before the Third Chamber of the Supreme Court. Charges include influence peddling and extortion related to the construction of a Italu public school in the southern zone. Original Article in crhoy.com

According to the National Chamber of Transport Companies (Canatrans), the challenge for next year will be to focus on interline routes between suburbs and a new price model that is expected from the Regulatory Authority of Public Services (Aresep). During 2013 companies purchased 340 new buses, but warn routes could be reduced if Aresep cuts […]

Although the Constitutional Court ordered the national water company (aYa) to implement a solution to arsenic contaminated water in several communities in Guanacaste, the final solution will not be ready until May of 2014. In August, the Comptroller authorized the direct hiring of a firm that was selected in December. Construction is expected to begin […]

A total of 1,355 cases are waiting for hearings before a special administrative court, setup to hear immigration cases. Although the court opened it doors in May of 2011, it could only resolve 47 percent of cases in that year and 41 percent in 2012. The court is the first to hear refugee cases and […]

According to the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ), a female family member is suspected of hiring two hit men who murdered a 60 year old attorney in Pococí. The naked and bound body was found by a gravel road on December 21st. According to the OIJ, the same women, who they have not yet identified for […]