Archive for the ‘Crime’ Category


Operation Freedom Costa Rica in Full Swing

The United States will be deploying warships, helicopters, harrier jet fighters and marines to Costa Rica to help the fight against drug traffickers


China, Costa Rica ink free trade agreement

China and Costa Rica signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to remove trade barriers and enhance bilateral ties, the Ministry of Commerce announced


Costa Rican president-elect to fight drug cartels

Costa Rican President-elect Laura Chinchilla says fighting drug trafficking will be one of her government’s priorities


Costa Rica, Panama in the Columbian Drug Crossfire

As Mexico’s drug wars spread south beyond Guatemala and Honduras, normally peaceful countries like Costa Rica have fallen under the crossfire.


Former Costa Rican president Rafael Calderon sentenced to 5 year jail term for corruption.

Former Costa Rican president Rafael Calderon sentenced to 5 year jail term for corruption.


Canadian charged with trying to import cocaine from Costa Rica

A Canadian man was charged Friday with trying to import cocaine from Costa Rica, federal authorities said.


Rescue fund for Chicago student missing in Costa Rica

CHICAGO – The Family and friends of David Gimelfarb have established the Rescue Resource Fund in support of agencies involved in a search and rescue [More]