Limón Under Police Siege
More than 60 police officials of the Fuerza Pública, assisted by the Organismo de Investigación Judicial and DIS and Interpol, have been searching every square centimetre of Limón in an intensive effort to find the killer of killers of one of their own last Sunday.

Bird Flu Could Infect 30% of Costa Rican Population, Experts Say
Costa Rican authorities say that a pandemic breakout of "gripe aviar" - bird flu - in America could affect as many as 30% of the Costa Rican population, which would collapse the health system and incapacitate other services.

Mercury Higher in Some Canned Tuna From Costa Rica, Study Finds
Canned tuna from Costa Rica, Ecuador and Mexico can contain mercury levels 30 percent to 50 percent higher than the U.S.  federal limit, according to a study released yesterday by an environmental group.

My View: When Si and Hola Can Get You Only So Far
I didn't know what to expect when I signed up for a Costa Rica community service trip for early summer.

Drug Smugglers Ingenious, Police Say
Drug smugglers have been getting ingenious lately. Police have found drugs hidden in cans of "palmito" and in paintings of Jesus. Now, a group was uncovered hiding narcotics in wigs.

Interamericana Sur Will Closed Tomorrow
If you are travelling to or from the southern zone, be advised that a spokespersons for the Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes (MOPT) and the Consejo Nacional de Vialidad (Conavi) announced yesterday that a portion of the Interamericana Sur will be closed tomorrow for 12 hours.