QCOSTARICA Getting a minor pregnant would be considered an aggravating factor in the crime of sexual abuse, and would be punishable by up to eight years in prison, according to a project presented by legislator Gloria Navas of the Partido Nueva República (PNR). Currently, the law only punishes sexual abuse and does not punish…
QCOSTARICA Despite the political rhetoric by the country's president and legislators, the current outbreak in drug violence and homicides, will close the year with a historic record of almost 900, it can all be summed up to fiscal discipline in recent years. At least that is the opinion of Costa Rica's chief of law…
QCOSTARICA - On Wednesday, President Rodrigo Chaves appointed Mario Zamora as the new Ministro de Seguridad (Minister of Security), ending speculations and rumors on the appointment following the resignation of Jorge Torres on Monday. The departure of vice ministers Daniel Calderón, Martín Arias and Flora Bogantes was also announced, positions that will be assumed by…