Pope Expresses Concern About Poverty in Costa Rica
Pope Benedict XVI expressed his concern for the increase in poverty in Costa Rica and has asked the Arias government to adopt "urgent measures in consideration of a person, family and society". The Pope made his comments during a ceremony installing the Costa Rican ambassador, Luis París Chaverrí, to the Vatican.

Suspense Continues Between Arias And Ortega
The ceremony began with Daniel Ortega embracing Hugo Chávez. The same embrace was extended to three other invited guests, but when it came to the only suit and tie in the ceremony in Managua, Oscar Arias only got a handshake.

Fugitive Hiding in Costa Rica Arrested Upon Arrival in Florida
A former Melbourne Beach resident wanted in Brevard County in connection with a sexual assault on a 12-year-old Palm Bay boy is in custody following his arrest overnight Friday in Miami, authorities said.

Support for Arias Now at 55%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More Costa Rican adults are content with Óscar Arias Sánchez, according to a poll by CID-Gallup: 55% of respondents rate their president’s performance as good or very good, up 11 points since August.

Rodriguez roars to the top in Costa Rica
A bogey-free 66 allowed Argentina’s Miguel Rodriguez to open a solid four stroke lead with 18 holes left to play at the Kai Fieberg Costa Rica Open 2007.