CONAVI Has Green Light To Fix The Roads, But Has No Money To Do So
The Contraloría General de la República (CGR) - the Comptroller'f office - has given the green light to 22 contracts to repair the national road network, however, the government says it doesn't have the money to make it a reality.

First Head Rolls in New Arias Administration
In a little over two weeks from being sworn in, the new government of Oscar Arias Sanchez, sees the first head to roll, with the resigning of Samuel Schachtel Kaver, a member of the newly appointed board of directors of the Refinadora Costarricense de Petróleo (Recope).

Former Recope Administration In Rush To Complete Purchases
While gasoline prices keep rising, the Refinadora Costarricense de Petróleo(RECOPE) - the state monopoly on oil refinery and distribution - is thinking of spending some us$3 million dollars in furniture and cabling for its new offices.

Optimism in Costa Rica
Exporters, politicians, and social groups in Costa Rica reacted with optimism to the announcement of negotiations for a free trade agreement between Central America and the European Union.

Costa Rica Drops Nice Guy Approach in Search of Wins
Costa Rica coach Alexandre Guimaraes promises that his team are going to abandon their nice-guy approach in Germany.

Income Gap Widens
There is a deep rift between the income of the 10 percent of wealthiest families in Costa Rica and the 10 percent that follows them.