One moment, she was sharing glimpses of her life with thousands of followers. The next, her story came to a heartbreaking end ...

Costa Rican legislator Gonzalo Ramírez, an evangelical Christian and lawyer, is leading the congressional Commission on ...

San José, Costa Rica (CNN) — Conservative populist Laura Fernández claimed victory in Costa Rica’s presidential race, with early results also pointing to her ruling party securing a majority in an ...

Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly passed a constitutional amendment in May, allowing the extradition of nationals for international drug trafficking and terrorism. With 44 of 57 votes in favor, the ...

Costa Rica’s environmental prosecutors are warning that wildlife trafficking is no longer just a scattered problem of people capturing animals for pets or private collections. Authorities now say some ...

High levels of violence indicate how once-peaceful Costa Rica is feeling the tightening grip of cocaine trafficking. But is the Central American country on a similar path to Ecuador to the south?

Police officers in Costa Rica protested against a government decision to reduce off-duty hours during a special operation against organized crime – Copyright AFP ...

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves took another step in his shift toward a tough-on-crime stance, announcing plans to build a new prison in the Central American nation modeled ...

Right-winger Laura Fernandez was sworn in as president of Costa Rica on a promise to crack down on drug-related violence – Copyright AFP MARTIN BERNETTI Costa Rican ...

Costa Rican lawmakers have advanced a proposed constitutional amendment to allow the extradition of Costa Rican drug traffickers and terrorists wanted by foreign authorities, highlighting growing ...