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judicial system

  • October 17, 2025

155 Corruption Charges Filed as Costa Rica Cracks Down on Graft

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rica’s specialized anti-corruption prosecution unit has intensified its fight against illicit…
  • October 17, 2025

Justice Delayed as Major Financial Fraud Cases Stall in Courts

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The wheels of justice are turning agonizingly slow for hundreds…
  • October 16, 2025

Justice Delayed for Aldesa Victims as Hearing Pushed to 2026

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a significant setback for one of Costa Rica’s most prominent financial…
  • October 10, 2025

High Stakes Talks Underway to Expedite Gamboa Extradition

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a significant and unusual development, Costa Rica’s Attorney General, Carlo Díaz,…
  • October 8, 2025

Costa Rican Court Greenlights Historic Extradition of Former Magistrate to US

Alajuela, Costa Rica — ALAJUELA – In a decision described as a “historic milestone,” a Costa Rican court has approved…
  • October 7, 2025

Seven Heredia Police Arrested in Authority Abuse Scandal

Heredia, Costa Rica — HEREDIA – A significant law enforcement scandal is unfolding in Heredia after seven municipal police officers…
  • October 6, 2025

Cultural Hurdles Weaken Law Protecting Minors in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Nearly nine years after Costa Rica enacted a landmark law to protect…
  • October 2, 2025

New Trial Begins in Infamous Creighton Bitcoin Ransom Murder

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – The notorious 2018 kidnap and murder case of American businessman William Creighton, which…
  • October 1, 2025

Video Evidence Contradicts Prosecution in Celso Gamboa Trial

Cartago, Costa Rica — CARTAGO – The prosecution’s case against former magistrate Celso Gamboa is facing significant challenges as new…
  • September 24, 2025

Costa Rican Budget Contradictions Fuel Political Tensions

San José, Costa Rica — President Rodrigo Chaves Robles recently criticized the Legislative Assembly for allegedly failing to approve laws…