Costa Rican Government Resurrects Tax Reform Debate
The government of Costa Rican President, Oscar Arias, is working on new taxation proposals affecting corporations, financial institutions and individuals, and is soon expected to submit new plans to the national assembly.

Justice Minister says Betonsports Gary Kaplan Will Not Be Extradited
"He is protected by the law" Costa Rica Vice President  and Minister of Justice, Laura Chinchilla, told the daily Spanish language newspaper Al Dia, commenting on the arrest warrants issued by the U.S. Department of Justice against Gary Kaplan.

Costa Rican Consulates in Middle East Ordered to Help Evacuate Costa Ricans in the Conflict Zone; Europeans And Americans Doing Same
The Costa Rican Cancillería (Foreign Ministry) has ordered its consulates in Beirut and Jerusalem to help out Costa Ricans in the conflicted area to get out safely.

Justice Official Tells CPJ That Government Opposes Press Restrictions
The Committee to Protect Journalists is encouraged by a letter from Costa Rica’s top justice official stressing her government’s opposition to newly proposed press restrictions.

Private Security Guards To Assist in Policing, Security Minister Announces Agreement
The Ministro de Seguridad, Fernando Berrocal, said yesterday that the plan to use the co-operation of private security guards to fight the rise in crime, will not cost the state one colon.

Deputy Criticized For Posing in Erotic Magazine
From legislative deputy to erotic model, the decision of Andrea Morales, of the Partido Acción Ciudadana (PAC), has come under fire.

La Negrita Mass To Be Broadcast Live On the Internet
For Costa Ricans who live outside the country, this year they can see the "La Negrita" mass on August 2 by way of the internet.