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The project, which was partially financed by a $150 million donation from Japan, is set to be completed by 2015.

A committee made up of members from the nine parties of the Legislative Assembly will conduct a three month investigation of the possible misuse of government funds by Rodrigo Arias, the brother of former President Oscar Arias and former Presidency Minister. The investigation will be used to determine whether or not Arias interfered with the decision of the Public Prosecutor's office to halt the investigation of the case shortly after issuing a subpoena to Arias on Oct. 9.

New regulations empower airline travelers against abuses.

Two Costa Rican men accused of defrauding clients and investors in a $670 million insurance industry scam pleaded not guilty to seven charges in...

The worker was killed on Costa Rica's "La Platina" bridge, which connects San José to Alajuela. As a result of the accident, the part of the General Cañas road leading to the airport will be closed every night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., until Feb. 21.

THE BIG BLUE: Purse seine netting continues to kill marine life in the unprotected waters off Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast.

A U.S.-Costa Rican couple combines a private wildlife rescue center and a bed-and-breakfast on their farm in San Isidro de Heredia.

Last Oct. 27, two lost horses were spotted in the Barú-Dominical area in terribly poor condition, according to residents Carole and Trish Roine, famous...

Florists, restaurants and hotels around the country are getting ready for what they hope will be a busy Día de la Amistad.

The exhibition will take place March 3 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Hotel Ramada Plaza Herradura.