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  • October 23, 2025

Shadow Lottery Drains Billions From Social Programs

San José, Costa Rica — San José – An unregulated, parallel lottery market has overtaken the official system in Costa…
  • October 21, 2025

Massive Police Raid Cripples Sophisticated Drug Smuggling Operation

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – A coordinated, multi-province operation has dealt a significant blow to…
  • October 15, 2025

Government Fast-Tracks ¢21 Billion Mega-Prison to Tackle Overcrowding

Alajuela, Costa Rica — ALAJUELA – The Costa Rican government has officially launched the tender process for a new high-security…
  • October 11, 2025

Costa Rica Stands on the Brink of a Fentanyl Inferno

San José, Costa Rica — A stark warning from a former head of state has cast a spotlight on a…
  • October 7, 2025

Court Approves Extradition of Celso Gamboa to United States

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a decision that marks a watershed moment for Costa…
  • October 3, 2025

Bill Empowering Prosecutors on Banking Secrecy Advances

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a significant move aimed at dismantling the financial structures of criminal…
  • October 3, 2025

Judiciary President Warns Budget Cuts Threaten Justice System

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – As the nation’s Judicial Branch marked its 199th anniversary, the…
  • October 3, 2025

Costa Rica Judiciary Vows Modernization Amid Budget and Crime Threats

San José, Costa Rica — San José – As Costa Rica’s Judicial Branch marked its 199th anniversary, the solemn celebration…
  • October 2, 2025

Technology and Standards Form New Shield for Costa Rican Exports

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – As international criminal organizations increasingly target legitimate trade routes, Costa Rican exporters…
  • September 29, 2025

Costa Rican Banks Call for Balanced Fraud Liability Law

San José, Costa Rica — San José – As lawmakers in the Legislative Assembly debate a new bill aimed at…