Street Racing, A Deadly Activity
Street racing or "picques or picones" have become a nightmare for the transit police and the Organiso de Investigacion Judicial (OIJ) as they become more frequent in San José and surrounding areas.

Wisconsin Woman Taken in 'Lottery' Scam
Wisconsin state police say an 84-year-old woman who wired $5,000 to Costa Rica after she was told she'd won a $3.5 million lottery probably never will see any winnings or her money.

Steps Against Inflation
Inflation has been skyrocketing and the board of directors of the Central Bank of Costa Rica has taken steps to control it.

Drug Ring Leader Arrested Here
A joint operation by Italian, Spanish, and Costa Rican law-enforcement agencies led to the arrest here of the leader of a drug smuggling operation, Colombian businessman Milton Molina, while ten of his associates met the same fate in Italy and another three in Spain.


LATIN AMERICA

Early Elections Seen as Savior in Nicaraguan Crisis
Despite doubts from most political forces, holding early elections seem to be a viable solution to the long-standing political crisis that wrecks Nicaragua, according to analysts.

US Southern Command Presence in Chile Protested
The Chilean Communist Party (PC) protested Saturday the presence in the country of General Ben Craddock, chief of the US Army Southern Command, and demanded information about his visit from the government.

At least 23 Colombian troops killed in clashes with rebels
At least 23 Colombian soldiers were killed in combat with rebels on Saturday, the army said.

Panama surpasses the United States in Canal Income
In six years of Panamanian management of the Interoceanic Canal, this country´s earnings will surpass in 2006 the amount collected by the United States in 85 years, a cause of pride for many Panamanians.