Some women swindle with domestic violence law

By: Garland M. Baker B.

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Women are kicking their mates out of the house in record numbers in Costa Rica.  Some of them are enjoying it and using the law designed to protect women against domestic violence to swindle expats.  Many expats come to Costa Rica searching for a relationship and end up shooting themselves in the foot by making bad choices.

Sala IV likely to ashcan discriminatory beach rule

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Legal circles are buzzing with the expectation that the Sala IV will soon open up the Zona Maritima Terrestre — the maritime zone — to foreigners.  They may soon be able to hold and develop public land next to the beach without making under-the-table deals.