News of Intel's decision to hire 300 more Ticos set the tone for much of the president's trip, but his interviews with international media also shed light on other topics at home, including relations with Nicaragua.
The top two teams from CONCACAF face a challenging task to do as much as even qualify for the knockout stage in the Brazil-hosted World Cup, according to a number of prognosticators.
Host Brazil kicked off the 2014 World Cup on Thursday with a 3-1 win over Croatia. Three more matches took place today (with four slated for Saturday, including Costa Rica vs. Uruguay at 1 p.m.). Here are the best shots from all of Friday's games.
Uruguay coach Óscar Tabárez said he won't rush Luis Suárez back from a knee injury for his side's World Cup opener against Costa Rica in Fortaleza on Saturday
Public Works and Transport Minister Carlos Segnini on Thursday asked lawmakers to postpone for up to four months a final vote on a $485 million loan package from China to finance expansion of Route 32, the country’s main access to the Caribbean province of Limón.
