Region
Tensions are rising as the slow pace of identifying victims of the Honduran prison fire angers relatives.
Nicaragua's environmental prosecutor says land bought by Costa Ricans on Nicaragua's side of the border could be "damaging to our country."
High-level talks scheduled following Guatemalan president's comments on legalization of illicit drugs.
Politics
The 160-kilometer road is named after three-time Costa Rican President Juan Rafael Mora Porras.
There will be no pay cuts for employees who participated in last week’s strike, president says.
News You Can Use: Foreigners at risk in property fraud schemes
Weekend
Local Costa Rican surfers who once worked for North American surf-school owners are setting up shop themselves in this Nicoya Peninsula beach community.
Calendar from the Feb. 17-23 edition: Orchid exhibitions, party in Puntarenas, free National Symphony concerts, Pablo Milanés, art exhibits, theater, live music and lots more.
