Police Bust Ring That Shipped Drugs to Spain
The Policía de Control de Drogas (PCD) in Costa Rica are unrelenting on the drug trade following the increased drug trafficking activity in the past year, as Costa Rica has been converted into an important bridge between the drugs in Colombia and the market to the north.

Costa Rican Sportsbook Tied to Money Laundering
Nearly four dozen people, including a New York state trooper, were arrested Tuesday in Syracuse, New York, for their roles in a us$20 million sports gambling ring that took bets from across the United States and laundered the money through a clearinghouse in Costa Rica.

High Cost of Gasoline Cause for Less Traffic Volume and Congestion
It appears that the high cost of gasoline has led people to drive less, leaving the roads with fewer cars and less congestion.

Pacheco to Return DR Gift But Can Keep Gift Given to Him By George W. Bush
It's definite. President Abel Pacheco has to give back the lifetime membership to the most luxurious resort - Capa Cana - in the Dominican Republic, given to him by the Hazoury on May 14 while he was visiting that nation.

Stealing Electrical Almost Cost Man His Life
Stealing electrical and telephone wires has become a lucrative business for a group of enterprising thieves.

International NGOs Call on Brazil, Ecuador and Costa Rica to Ratify Global
Today, an international coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is launching a campaign to call on the governments of Brazil, Ecuador and Costa Rica to ratify the global tobacco treaty.

Norway Beats Costa Rica 1-0 in Soccer
Frode Johnsen scored on a header with 12 minutes remaining to give Norway a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica in an exhibition game on Tuesday night.