Alcohol and Speeding Focus of Transit Police Operation During December
Beginning last night (December 1) the Policía de Tránsito (traffic police) have begun their yearly battle against drunk driving and speeding, with traffic blocks and spot checks and 750 officials, almost the entire police force, will be on hand.

Martin's former Adscam communication director ambassador to Costa Rica
The 100-million Canadian tax dollars, with which the federal Liberal government floated its Adscam sponsorship program, may be lost forever in faraway Costa Rica.

Arias Remains Top Candidate in Costa Rica
Former head of state Óscar Arias Sánchez remains the favourite in Costa Rica’s presidential campaign, according to a poll by CID-Gallup.

Mother of Dog Attack Victim in Costa Rica for Make Formal Complaint Against Police
Juana Francisca Mairena, mother of Natividad Canda, the Nicaraguan man that was killed by the dog attack in Cartago, says that her son was not on the private with robbery on his mind, but rather to visit his ex-father-in-law.

32.000 Lights Light Up the Chidren's Hospital Christmas Tree
Continuing the tradition, at 6pm sharp, the 32.000 light bulbs that adorn the Christmas tree in front of the Hospital Nacional de Niños (Children's hospital) were lit, in front of the curious eyes of the children and their parents who came out for the annual event.

San José - Caldera Highway Gets The Green Light
Maybe it will really happen -  this time -  the construction of the San José - Caldera highway that will save one hour between San José and Puntarenas. Yesterday, the Contraloría General de la República (CGR) - Comptroller's office - gave the green light.