Following the death of an American surfer in Costa Rica, many are wondering if it's still safe to visit. Here's what ...

A Nanaimo couple wants to warn others after suffering a terrifying home invasion while in Costa Rica in late February.

Laura Fernández has expressed her intention to copy El Salvador President Nayib Bukele’s anti-gang strategies.

Judicial authorities are investigating a case linked to the abuse of a minor after it was leaked that the sex offender’s accomplices visited the Central American country ...

Sept. 2 (UPI) --Costa Rica expects to open a maximum-security prison, intended to hold 5,100 inmates, by the end of 2026, at an estimated cost of $39 million. For the design of the Center for High ...

The Canadian government has refreshed its travel guidance for visitors heading to Costa Rica, maintaining a call for high caution because of widespread crime. The advisory, last revised on October 28, ...

“Petty crime is common throughout Costa Rica. Violent crime also affects tourists. This includes armed robbery, homicide, and sexual assault,” a State Department warning says. Van Dyke was found with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Costa Rican presidential candidate Laura Fernandez of the Sovereign People's Party (PPSO) talks to the press during a campaign ...

Costa Ricans have elected conservative populist Laura Fernández as their next president, according to preliminary results, making her the latest right-leaning leader to win office in Latin America.

Rightwing politician Laura Fernandez is ahead in opinion polls for Costa Rica's presidential election Center-right economist Alvaro Ramos is in a distant second place Voters in Costa Rica go to the ...

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 ...

SAN JOSE, Jan 29 (Reuters) - A total of 20 candidates are in the running to be Costa Rica's next president, but one right-wing populist candidate has taken a commanding lead in the polls. Laura ...