Another Woman Falls Victim to Domestic Violence; Third This Year
While the law combating domestic violence, more to the point, protecting women from abusive men is being analyzed by the Constitutional Court, another woman became another victim over the weekend.

Volcán Poás Keeps on Erupting
Three more eruptions were recorded on Sunday as the Volcán Poás came to life last Friday after 12 years of being dormant and forced the closure of the national park as scientists study the activity.

Banco Elca Failure Due to SUGEF Head Conspiracy, Denounces Former Elca Owner
The order by the Juzgado Penal de Hacienda del Segundo Circuito Judicial de San José to lift the secrecy vail over Banco Banex and the accounts held by the superintendent of banks, Óscar Rodríguez and his involvement in Banex, was a direct result by a complaint made by fallen Banco Elca owner and president, Carlos Alvarado Moya.

Arias Bets on Dialogue
Asked about his feelings after the very small difference by which he won the presidential election, Dr. Oscar Arias pointed out that the Presidential House will be open to all and that he will listen to all.

Higher Devaluation
The estimated devaluation in 2006 according to consultants, businessmen, academicians, and financers surpass the forecast made by the Central Bank earlier in the year.

First 100% Costa Rican Microchip
Three professors from the Costa Rican Institute of Technology (TEC) and a graduate student from the University of Costa Rica (UCR) developed in Germany the first microchip which is 100 percent Costa Rican.