Arias Says Easier to Modify Ten Commandments, As Unions Refuse Invitation to Meet At His Home
It's only been days before officially being confirmed president-elect and Oscar Arias is already starting to feel the mood of the unions and Costa Ricans, with the announcement yesterday that the leaders of the country's unions, grouped under one banner the Asociación Nacional de Empleados Públicos (ANEP), refused an invitation by the president-elect to meet with him at his home in Rohrmoser.

Immigration Rules Eased For Investors
By executive order the government has made changes to the immigration process that will simplify the requirements for foreign investors. The change will also make it easier to obtain work permits for managers, technicians and specialists working for foreign companies in Costa Rica.

Authorities Cite Gambling911.com Among Reasons for Raid on Cyber Bookie Home
The raid on Bodog.com Founder and CEO's Costa Rican compound Friday night came after much rigorous research by Costa Rican authorities which included among other things, reading articles on Gambling911.com.

Four Harvard Undergrads To Work at Costa Rican Clinic
While many students will avoid their reading and darken their tans this spring break, the Harvard branch of Federation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) will head to Costa Rica to aid Nicaraguan refugees.

Libertarios Want to Eliminate Pensions to Former Presidents
With only 54 days to go before President Abel Pacheco loses his job, he could lose his pension as well, if a proposed law being spearheaded by the Movimiento Libertario (ML) moves quickly through the Legislature.