- August 25, 2026
Massive Stolen Fuel Seizure in Limón Exposes Severe Public Safety Risks
Limón, Costa Rica — A routine judicial raid targeting a 2024 homicide case unexpectedly uncovered a massive black-market fuel hoarding…
- August 18, 2026
Recope and Police Dismantle Fuel Theft Ring in Esparza After Confidential Tip
Puntarenas, Costa Rica — A highly coordinated joint operation between the Costa Rican Oil Refinery (Recope) and national police forces…
- June 9, 2026
Costa Rica Advances Major Bill to Combat Fuel Theft
San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – A significant legislative initiative aimed at curbing the pervasive issue of fuel…
- January 29, 2026
Joint Forces Crush Major Fuel Theft Operation in Limón
Limón, Costa Rica — SIQUIRRES, Limón – A critical piece of information from a concerned citizen has led to the…
- January 19, 2026
Recope Battles Internal Corruption Amid Fuel Theft Losses
San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – The state-owned Costa Rican Oil Refinery (Recope) is grappling with a deeply…
- December 23, 2025
Six Arrested as Authorities Bust Sophisticated Fuel Theft Operation
Limón, Costa Rica — LIMÓN, Costa Rica – A coordinated operation between the Costa Rican Oil Refinery (Recope) and the…
- December 17, 2025
Washington Sanctions Notorious Mexican Cartel Behind Fuel War
San José, Costa Rica — WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States government has leveled significant sanctions against the Santa Rosa…
- December 11, 2025
Fuel Theft Drains ₡1.4 Billion From Costa Rican Economy
San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – A staggering ₡1.4 billion in fuel has been stolen from…
- November 5, 2025
Pipeline Plunder Costs Nation Over ¢5.3 Billion
San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – A sophisticated and persistent wave of fuel theft has siphoned over ¢5.351…
- November 3, 2025
Thieves Mistakenly Tap High-Pressure Gas Line Risking Massive Blast
Limón, Costa Rica — MOÍN, Limón – A clumsy and ill-informed attempt at fuel theft nearly resulted in a catastrophic…