Pacheco In More Trouble Over Gifts
President Abel Pacheco continues to draw fire over accepting gifts and bonuses for personal use.

Prosecution Asks 2.080 Years Sentence For Sexual Abuse
Prosecutor Héctor Sáenz is asking a Siquirres criminal court for a sentence of 2.080 years for a 68 year old farmer who is accused of sexually abusing his step-daughter.

Lack of Telephone Has Residents and Tourist Upset
When does it cost ¢4.000 colones (us$8.50) to make a local phone call?

Major Gambling Ring Broken Up In Queens & Costa Rica
A two-year investigation dubbed 'Operation Toll Free' by law enforcement, netted 36 arrests last week in a major gambling ring that operated in Queens, New York and Costa Rica.

Insulza of Chile sworn in to head OAS
Jose Miguel Insulza of Chile was sworn in as secretary general of the Organization of American States, at its headquarters.