Cuba Calls Arias "Vulgar Mercenary of the US"
The Cuban foreign ministry (MINREX) issued a declaration Wednesday condemning the recent statements by Costa Rica President Oscar Arias against the Island and its President Fidel Castro.

Cold Front Brings Cold Weather For Another Day
A cold front hovering over Costa Rica has brought chills to many communities and heavy rain and flooding in the Caribbean coast. The cold front is expected to continue for another 24 hours, according to the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), the country's weatherman.

Drug Traffic Up
Costa Rican police officials expressed surprise Wednesday at the increase in cocaine traffic, mainly in Pacific Ocean waters, where in the last ten days, authorities seized five boats allegedly used in drug operations.

Slain Hoosier Loved Living in Costa Rica
(Associated Press) - An Indiana man found stabbed to death in a water storage tank in Costa Rica went to the Central American nation for its beauty and to live the good life, his friends said.

Costa Rica Linked to Gambling Bust: More Arrests Likely
(Gambling911.com) - Lucrative drug smuggling and gambling rings have been busted, leading to 17 arrests and the seizure of us$1 million, authorities said Wednesday.

Careful, Today Is "Dia de los Inocentes"
Don't be victim to a prank, as today is known as "el Día de los Inocentes", similar to April Fools Day celebrated on April 1 in North America and Europe.