Pacheco’s Approval Drops
President Abel Pacheco de la Espriella is losing public backing in Costa Rica, according to a poll by CID-Gallup.

Costa Rica Fully Supports Taiwan's UN Bid
Costa Rica staunchly supports Taiwan's bid to join the United Nations because the rights of Taiwan's 23 million people should be respected by all countries, visiting Costa Rican President Abel Pacheco said Monday.

Costa Rican Law Firm Gets Half-Million for U.S. Asset Seizure Cases
The U.S. Marshals Service this week cemented a deal to have a Santa Ana, Costa Rica - based law firm oversee its asset-seizure efforts in Costa Rica.

Best Mother's Day Gift: A Newborn Baby
While many spent Mother's Day in the crowded malls around San José, nine would be mothers were in the Maternidad Carit and the Hospital de las Mujeres waiting to be mothers.

What To Do With a Dog in Love?
Members of the Fuerza Pública (police) in El Carmen de Cartago had a real problem in their hands when a Siberian Husky was wondering the streets in love with a street dog.

What Happens if You Don't Pay a Traffic Ticket?
The answer is simple. Nothing.

Scams & Frauds Costs Cardholders
Issuers of credit and debit cards in Costa Rica are warning it's customers to be wary of fraud following a series of card scams that have left their clients with millions of colones (thousands of dollars) in losses.

Taxi Drivers to Wear Uniform and Display Rates
If the Ministerio de Obras Pública y Transporte (MOPT) has it's way, taxi drivers will soon have to wear a uniform and must display in their cabs the tariff rate card.