The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) reported that it does not process complaints or carries out statistical studies related to the services of Airbnb, a collaborative platform to rent rooms and homes. The consultation was made after the murder of 36-year-old Venezuelan-American tourist Carla Stefaniak. The ICT does not process complaints related to Airbnb establishments […]
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Four people were arrested for links to assaults on Uber drivers
Four people were arrested on Wednesday suspected of committing at least seven assaults on people working as Uber drivers in Desamparados. The suspects respond to the surnames Jiménez Mairena, Morales Valverde, Porras Camacho and Medina Brenes (female), who are being investigated for the alleged crimes of aggravated robbery committed between September and November during the […]
December could be the most violent month in the country’s history
December 2018 might become the most violent month in the history of Costa Rica, according to statements by Michael Soto, Minister of Public Security, in front of the Women’s Commission in the Legislative Assembly. Soto said that December 2017 had been the most violent month; however, there have already been two more homicides this year […]
Donate the coats you don’t wear anymore
The collection of cold weather clothing began on December 1st to benefit the less fortunate during this time of year. Ceviche de mi Tata launched its campaign giving away more than ceviche: the brand is trying to help people in the streets of San José. In addition, the brand is committed to donating 50 kg […]
Ecolones wins international prize
The national Ecolones startup represented Costa Rica in the “Sap Innomarathon” contest, an event of social innovation that allows emerging companies and enterprises to develop solutions that aim to solve social problems in Latin America, in line with the global objectives of the UN. Ecolones consists of an incentive system that gives people “virtual money” […]
Authorities did not allow foreigner’s father to identify the body found in Escazú
Carla Stefaniak’s father went to the Forensic Sciences Complex of the Judiciary to try and identify the body that, according to authorities, might be his daughter. However, he wasn’t able to do so. Carlos Caicedo, father of the 36-year-old Venezuelan-American woman, claimed before the press that judicial authorities did not allow him to see the […]