Police Mount Intensive Campaign to Catch 20 Most Wanted Child Abusers
The Fuerza Pública has said enough! to child abusers and are mounting an intensive campaign to catch the 20 most wanted abusers. The announcement comes following the arrest of 53 year old Victor Vargas, who in 1996 had been convicted and sentenced to 16 years in jail for child abuse but was still at large and working as a teacher at the Liceo Alfaro Ruiz, in Zarcero.

Corbana Rejects European Commission’s Decision
Corporación Bananera Nacional, the national public organization of banana producers of Costa Rica, is not satisfied with and rejects the European Commission’s new proposal, which sets the EU duty on banana imports at €187/ton.

Taiwanese President Hails ties on Central American independence day
Ambassadors from Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and El Salvador yesterday held a banquet to commemorate the 184th anniversary of Central America's independence.

See Foreign Lands While Earning Course Credits
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) School of Business continues to help students further their education in foreign lands.

Independence Day Celebrations Lose Fervor
The weather was cool and so was the reception in San José yesterday for the independence day celebrations, as many decided to stay awa

New Briefs: Twins Go Home: Looking for Workers: Arias Blasts Legilslators