Following the surprise suspension of his presidential campaign, it must be admitted that from the beginning Johnny Araya had unique hurdles to overcome as a National Liberation…
The National Roadway Council (CONAVI) does not have funds available for immediate repairs to the highway connecting San José with the canton of San Ramón, in Alajuela.…
On a world map at www.15october.net; a red dot marks every city that joined in global protests Oct. 15 against corporate greed and failed economic policies that have…
In 1991, Costa Rica suffered its strongest earthquake to date. It was a sunny and calm April afternoon when the earth started to shake. Panic ensued, and…
Hans Kurz received a letter on May 26 informing him that he would be getting a new next-door neighbor: a huge cellphone tower. Kurz, who lives in…
The popularity of Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla dropped four points since October, from 41 percent to 37 percent, according to a poll published this week in…
Hordes of unlicensed taxi drivers, known as porteadores, will be protesting all over San José on Wednesday, beginning at 5:00 a.m., causing traffic jams in the main…
The infamous "platina” bridge is near completion, but it will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for minor works until March 3. The bridge connects…
The driver suspected of killing a Costa Rican transportation worker and injuring another Wednesday night was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday. The suspect was arrested by…
The Virilla Bridge, odiously referred to by drivers as the “La Platina Bridge,” on the General Cañas highway will (finally) open a fourth lane to traffic, the…