Commuter Train Starts Running Tomorrow
Come tomorrow, the "tren urbano" - commuter train - makes it's first run between the Universidad Latina en Lourdes de Montes de Oca (San Pedro_ and the Tropigás company in Pavas, and it will be free.

Credit Card Debt Increasing In Costa Rica
The strong advertising campaigns by banks and financial institutions, along with offers and bonuses like travel miles and purchases, to attract customers to sign up for a credit card has resulted in the growth of debt in the country, estimated to be at 20%.

Court Orders Prison to Fix of Rat Problem
The La Reforma prison, in Alajuela, which housed for a time both former Costa Rican presidents Rodríguez and Calderón, has two months to get rid of the rat problem that has plagued the jail for some time.

Cuba, Costa Rica Strengthen Health Cooperation
Cuba and Costa Rica have reached an agreement on health cooperation in personnel training and scientific research.

Vannessa Ventures Crucitas Project Update
Vannessa Ventures Ltd. through its 100 percent owned subsidiary, Industrias Infinito S.A., has now supplied the Ministry of Environment in Costa Rica (SETENA) with all of the information requested to enable SETENA to issue a final resolution and specify the details of the required Environmental Performance Bond for its Las Crucitas Project. Vannessa's submission included confirmation of specific commitments previously made by the Company and updated estimates of project initial capital costs.

San José Airport Closed Last Night
Inclement weather forced the closing of the Juan Santamaría international airport last night, as hundreds waited patiently for flights that were rerouted to Liberia and Panama.