"Stop Fighting Among Yourselves and Start Competing With Others", Expert Tells Costa Rica
"Costa Rica could be one of the first world countries in 10 to 15 years", according to analyst Juan Enríquez Cabot, who gave a talk on Monday at the Auditorio Nacional, of which Costa Rican president, Oscar Arias, was present.

Amphibians Disappear from Costa Rican jungles
Global warming is the top suspect for the disappearance of 17 amphibian species from Costa Rican jungles, scientists said on Tuesday, warning monkey and reptile populations were also plummeting.

Frontier Airlines to Start Costa Rica Service
Frontier Airlines said Tuesday it will start service to Costa Rica in November, adding to its stable of international resort destinations.

Costa Rica Insists It Did Not Mean to Offend Taiwan
Costa Rica said Tuesday its vote against Taiwan's efforts to become a full member of the World Health Organization (WHO) was simply a matter of "procedure" and not meant to offend the island.

Costa Rica and Venezuela Yet to Okay Ambassadors
The appointment of Nora Uribe -who headed the Venezuelan diplomatic delegation in Costa Rica - as new Ambassador to Paraguay became official last May 18, three months after it was announced.

Record Gas Prices Around the Corner
Get ready for another round of gasoline price hikes, which if approved, could set a record high in the history of the country.