Pacheco Leaving Arias A Government With No Money
Yesterday, president-elect Oscar Arias and president Abel Pacheco met for the first time since Arias was declared winner of the February 5 elections, as a first step in the transition of government.

Mentally Ill Son Makes "Picadillo" of His Mother
Yesterday afternoon the residents of Buenos Aires de Puntarenas were shocked to learn of the gruesome acts of a 39 year old man who killed and dismembered his 63 year old mother with a machete, making "picadillo" (mince meat) of her.

Volcán Poás Quietens Down, Park Closed Until Thursday
Since Friday the quiet and docile volcán Poás made its presence felt with a series of eruptions - 14 in total - that forced the closure of the national park and kept experts busy.

Investors Want Money From Canadian Firm
CBC News. Some residents of Trinity Bay, N.L., say they have a lot of questions about an Edmonton company.

Costa Rican Trade Expert to Speak at Walton College
Alberto Trejos, dean of INCAE Business School in San José and researcher in international trade and development economics, will speak to students, faculty and the public at Donald W. Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development at the University of Arkansas.