U.S. Fugitive No. 29 In Police Custody
Yet another "wanted" by the FBI has been captured in Costa Rica. Yesterday, agents of the a Dirección de Inteligencia y Seguridad Nacional (DIS) in co-ordination with Interpol, captured Max Allan Stone in front of his luxurious residence in Escazú.

Recope Expects Refinery Revamp Render
Costa Rica's state oil refiner the Refinadora Costarricense Petroleo S.A. (Recope) could launch bidding in October for an EPC contract to modernize and expand its refinery in Limón.

Green Turtle Slaughter
Illegal fishing may have caused the accidental deaths of about 200 green turtles in the protected area of Playa Ostional, in Costa Rica s Pacific coast, Gilbert Rojas, from the area s Association of Development, said.

Identity Theft Victim Lives A Nightmare
Identity theft has arrived in Costa Rica and one of the first cases reported is that of Marlon Antonio Espinoza Hernández, who does not have a criminal record, however, was almost arrested when he went to the Registro Judicial (judicial registry) to obtain a "hoja de delincuencia" (a criminal report).