Costa Rica Sees Sharp Surge in Dengue Fever
Costa Rica has seen a sharp surge in dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease that can be deadly, Costa Rica's health minister warned.

Turbulence Caused Plane Crash
According to Civil Aviation sources, a descending turbulence sent a single-engine plane diving out of control and causing the death of five of its six occupants.

Child Labour Force More than 100.000 Strong
A report by local television station Teletica reports that there are more than 100.000 child workers in Costa Rica.

President Pacheco Back to Work Today
President Abel Pacheco is ready to get back to work today after a week where he spent several days at the Calderón Guardia hospital and then ordered to rest by his doctors.

Drop in Technology Index
Costa Rica dropped 12 places in the 2004-2005 Global Report on Information Technology of the World Economic Forum, by placing 61st among 104 evaluated.