Better Pay Your Debts, There Are Groups Dedicated To Collection And Extortion
According to Jorge Rojas, director of the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ), lenders are resorting to groups made up of "gorillas" to recover what is owed to them, who in turn use extortion tactics to ensure payment. Rojas said that there is at least one "extortion" case a day for his investigators.

Gas Price Goes Up At  Midnight; First Bus Fares Hike Approved
Beginning at midnight tonight, gasoline prices will jump ¢51 colones per litre for super and regular and ¢18 colones for diesel, which will begin a series of price increases in other areas, like buses and taxis for example.

Florida Land Developer Helps Costa Rican City Improve Public Water Supply
Quepos, Costa Rica (PRWEB) - For many residents in the area of Damas, a small community outside of Quepos, taking a shower or making a cup of coffee is a harrowing experience. The lack of fresh water in the summer months and below par water pressure from old and outdated water infrastructure affects as many as 400 local residents in the area.

World Cup Fever Has Hit Costa Rica
If you turn the television, listen to radio or pick up a newspaper, there is sure to be something about soccer - World Cup Soccer and the opening game on June 9 between the Costa Rican national team and the host German team.

Entire Neighbourhood Becomes Murder Suspect
An entire barrio (neighbouhood) has become murder suspect of a local thief. Eduardo Loaiza Acuña, who according to police had a long record of robbing his neighbours and other crimes, was found murdered, in front of his home, in León XIII, in Tibás.