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illegal mining

  • August 28, 2026

Costa Rica Approves Stiff Prison Sentences for Illegal Gold Mining in Crucitas

Alajuela, Costa Rica — Costa Rican lawmakers have taken a decisive step to curb the rampant illegal gold mining that…
  • July 1, 2026

Fernández Administration Prepares Second Wave of Security Reforms

San José, Costa Rica — San José – The administration of President Laura Fernández is set to escalate its campaign…
  • June 20, 2026

Explosion Forces Presidential Evacuation in Lawless Mining Zone

Guanacaste, Costa Rica — CRUCITAS, Guanacaste – A routine presidential tour of the environmentally ravaged and lawless region of Crucitas…
  • June 19, 2026

Union Exposes Security Blind Spot in Crucitas Strategy

Alajuela, Costa Rica — ALAJUELA – A high-level presidential visit to the environmentally ravaged region of Crucitas, intended to signal…
  • June 19, 2026

President Declares Crucitas a Lawless State Controlled by Criminals

Alajuela, Costa Rica — CUTRIS, ALAJUELA – A planned presidential tour of the troubled Crucitas mine was abruptly suspended Friday…
  • June 9, 2026

Legislators to Confront Crucitas Mining Devastation

Alajuela, Costa Rica — ALAJUELA, Costa Rica – A delegation of four deputies from the National Liberation Party (PLN) will…
  • June 9, 2026

Legislators to Witness Crucitas Illegal Mining Damage Firsthand

Alajuela, Costa Rica — ALAJUELA, Costa Rica – In a significant move signaling renewed political focus on one of the…
  • April 14, 2026

Costa Rica Confronts a Ten Billion Dollar Gold Dilemma

Alajuela, Costa Rica — ALAJUELA, Costa Rica – The administration of President Laura Fernández is facing a momentous decision that…
  • April 5, 2026

Costa Rica Sits on $10 Billion Gold Mine as Illegal Operations Wreak Havoc

Alajuela, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – A staggering $10 billion in gold reserves lies beneath the soil…
  • February 17, 2026

Government Coalition Unveils Major Development Push for Crucitas

Alajuela, Costa Rica — CRUCITAS, Alajuela – The long-troubled border community of Crucitas is set to receive a significant wave…