Electric Power Rationing Continues
Even though the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) was able to restore operations at the Moín (Limón) and San Antonio de Belen power stations, rotating electric power cuts will continue through the weekend.

San José Garbage Collectors on Walkout
The garbage in San José may soon start to pile up if the refuse collectors for the Municipalidad de San José don't reach an agreement and continue their walkout, to resolve a number of issues that have been accumulating for some time.

Turrialba Volcano Increases Activity
The volcán Turrialba has increased its activity spewing sulfur gases and water vapor from the principal crater since mid day Thursday.

Wanted Priest Deported To Costa Rica
Catholic priest, Enrique Vázquez, detained in Honduras earlier this week, was placed in the hands of immigration officials Friday, who began the process of deporting him to Costa Rica.

Tico Chickens to Fight Hunger
Nicaragua received from Costa Rica a first shipment of 16,000 chickens, which will be part of the “Zero hunger” plan promoted by President Daniel Ortega to fight hunger and poverty in the rural areas of the neighboring country.

Former Peace Corps Volunteer Gets Prison Time For Underage Sex in Cost Rica
U.S. Federal prosecutors announced Thursday that a Santa Cruz (California) man has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for molesting a 14-year-old Costa Rican boy in 2003 while assigned to that country as a Peace Corps volunteer.