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Costa Rica: Fake Nuns Arrested for Running False Charity Clinics, Abusing Novices, Giving Poor Care

Five people who were posing to be nuns have been arrested by authorities in Costa Rica. They reportedly accepted donations for false charity clinics but used that money for themselves.

Nicaragua Opposition Member Shot in Costa Rica While in Exile as Daniel Ortega Intensifies Crackdown Vs. Catholic Church

Jan 11, 2024 09:40 PM EST By Rick Martin

Costa Rica is home to many exiled Nicaraguans, from opposition members to journalists to priests affected by dictator Daniel Ortega's crackdown against all forms of dissent.

Guatemala: Costa Rica President Throws Support for President-Elect Bernardo Arevalo While US Sanctions Guatemalan Officials

Dec 13, 2023 11:29 PM EST By Rick Martin

The United States and Costa Rica are showing solidarity with Guatemala President-Elect Bernardo Arevalo after prosecutors threatened to annul his victory.

Costa Rica Arrests Panama Entrepreneur David Ochy for Alleged Ties to Money Laundering

Panama Business Man David Ochy Arrested in Costa Rica for Alleged Ties to Money Laundering

Dec 05, 2023 09:52 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Costa Rica police apprehended Panama entrepreneur and former presidential candidate David Ochy on Tuesday, charged with fraud and money laundering, based on an Interpol request.

Costa Rica: Savor the Ticos' Favorite Street Food

Costa Rica: 5 Delicious Costa Rican Street Food to Try

May 17, 2023 10:40 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Street food in Costa Rica is an important part of the country's eating culture. Here are five delicious Costa Rican street food to satisfy whatever your craving is.

Costa Rica: Drug Trafficking Blamed for Central American Country's Soaring Homicide Rates

Costa Rica: Drug Trafficking Blamed for the Central American Country's Soaring Homicide Rate

Apr 02, 2023 11:49 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The homicide rate in Costa Rica has been increasing, and authorities blame it on the growth of drug trafficking in the country.

Decadent Desserts in Costa Rica: Finish Your Meal With These Costa Rican Sweets

Desserts in Costa Rica: Finish Your Meal With These Costa Rican Tasty Sweets

Jan 12, 2023 09:57 AM EST By Mary Webber

With Costa Rica's rich culinary culture, its sweets will be something you will want to experience at the end of every meal.

FIFA World Cup Roundup: Argentina Bounces Back Against Mexico; Costa Rica Beats Japan; Canada Eliminated

Nov 27, 2022 10:40 PM EST By Rick Martin

The biggest sporting event in the world continues in Qatar as World Cup favorites Argentina finally bounced back against Mexico during Saturday's play after their shocking opening loss, while Costa Rica stunned Japan on Sunday.

World Cup Results: Spain Demolishes Costa Rica While Japan Upsets Germany

Nov 23, 2022 08:37 PM EST By Rick Martin

Groups E and F finally play their World Cup openers in Qatar as the 2022 FIFA World Cup continues. Costa Rica was handily defeated by Spain.

Traditional Latin American Diet: History of Latin America's Rice and Beans

Oct 26, 2022 09:15 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The traditional Latin American diet of rice and beans was believed to be first brought by the Spanish and Portuguese when they introduced long-grain rice to South America.

Costa Rica Plane Crash Update: Gold's Gym Parent Company Confirms CEO Rainer Schaller, Family Aboard Aircraft

Oct 25, 2022 02:37 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The RSG Group, the parent company of Gold's Gym, has confirmed that founder and CEO Rainer Schaller was aboard the aircraft that crashed in Costa Rica on Friday.

Costa Rica Plane Crash: Two Unidentified Bodies Recovered; Gold’s Gym’s Rainer Schaller, Allegedly Among the Passengers

Oct 23, 2022 11:39 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

A small plane crashed in Costa Rica. One of the six passengers is reported to be Rainer Schaller, Gold's Gym's owner.

Nicaragua: Nicaraguans Fleeing From Daniel Ortega Administration Posts Challenge for Costa Rica's Asylum System

Sep 04, 2022 10:13 PM EDT By Rick Martin

In Nicaragua, the administration under dictator President Daniel Ortega has a huge crackdown on dissent, the opposition, the Church, and independent media. This has forced many of its citizens to flee to nearby countries, including Costa Rica.

Texas Deputy Says Arrest of Kaitlin Armstrong in Costa Rica Was a 'Good Time'; Claims Yoga Teacher Might Change Appearance

Jul 04, 2022 11:30 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

A Texas deputy said that the arrest of Kaitlin Armstrong, the murder suspect in Ana Moriah Wilson's death, in Costa Rica was a perfect time.

Costa Rica: Top 5 Must-Try Dishes From the Central American Country

Jul 01, 2022 06:31 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Let's take a closer look at five Costa Rican dishes that definitely need more love and that we feel people must also try out when visiting Costa Rica.

Central America Storm Expected to Hit Nicaragua and Costa Rica, May Turn Into Hurricane

Jul 01, 2022 12:06 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Forecasters said a fast-moving storm that recently hit several countries in the Caribbean and the northern part of South America could eventually develop into a hurricane over the Pacific.