Tainted alcohol kills 19 in Costa Rica, ministry says, urging caution
Nineteen people have died from consuming alcohol tainted with toxic levels of methanol in Costa Rica, where the Ministry of Health issued a national alert.
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At least 2 injured as earthquake hits Panama
A lightly populated area of Panama near the border with Costa Rica was hit by an earthquake Sunday, causing some porches to collapse and shaking items from store shelves, The Associated Press reported.
Saving sloths in Costa Rica
It's pretty surprising to see a 27-year-old jump into her mother's arms and insist on being held like a baby.
Costa Rica's 'Crocodile Bridge' an unlikely tourist attraction
Along the busy main highway between the capital of San Jose and the surfer-friendly beach town of Jaco is Costa Rica's most unusual tourist attraction.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Óscar Arias accused of sexual offenses
Óscar Arias, former Costa Rican president and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, has been accused of inappropriate sexual conduct by two women.
12 arrested in kidnapping of US businessman in Costa Rica
Twelve people have been arrested in Costa Rica and Spain in connection with the suspected kidnapping of an American businessman, authorities said.
Family of Carla Stefaniak, Florida woman killed in Costa Rica, sues Airbnb, property owner
The family of Carla Stefaniak, a woman killed last month at a resort in Costa Rica, has filed a lawsuit in a Florida court against Airbnb and the apartment complex where she stayed.
Tourist's killing shakes Costa Rica's safe travel reputation
The killing of a 36-year-old South Florida resident who was vacationing in Costa Rica is raising concerns about travel to what was once considered the safest destination in Central America.
Family identifies body found in Costa Rica as missing US woman
The body of Carla Stefaniak, a US citizen reported missing while on vacation in Costa Rica, has been found, her family confirmed, as authorities announced a suspect is in custody in the case.
Authorities: Body found in Costa Rica is missing US woman
Costa Rican authorities believe a partially decomposed body found Monday is Carla Stefaniak, a 36-year-old US citizen who was reported missing last week, said Walter Espinoza, of Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Department.
