Rodolfo Piza, candidate for the Social Christian Unity Party (PUSC) proposed the government eliminate the system of bands that have regulated dollar exchange. The proposal would take effect in 2015 and freely float the currency while allowing the central bank to control wild fluctuations. Piza is also in favor of a constitutional spending limit with […]

Judicial authorities and public security police reported on Tuesday that 18 raids in Limón had the goal of breaking up an international narcotics operation between Costa Rica, Belgium and Colombia. This group had the assistance of banking officials and two police officers with the Fuerza Publica. According to officials, marijuana and cocaine was moved by […]

Presidential candidate for the Social Christian Unity Party (PUSC), Rodolfo Piza is proposing a law that would regulate civil unions between same sex couples in Costa Rica while affirming, “marriage is between man and woman”. He is also in agreement for limiting the ban on in-vitro fertilization, but wants to see controls to protect human […]

Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA) has announced that it will no longer mail utility bills for water service. Customers can check their pending bills by calling 800-REPORTE (737-6783), consulting the agency web site or in person with proper identification. Original Article in crhoy.com

Legislators have given final approval to a law that grants oversight of prisons to the National Ombudsman. As an independent advocate, the ombudsman will be responsible for monitoring prisons, holding cells, psychiatric hospitals and immigration detention centers. The move is to put Costa Rica in line with the U.N. Convention against Torture and other Cruel, […]