The Chief Prosecutor’s Office confirms that San José Mayor Johnny Araya and 17 other public officials – all from the ruling National Liberation Party – are under investigation for various alleged crimes.
In the closest election of his 14-year tenure, Hugo Chavez beat opposition party leader Henrique Capriles to remain in power. In San José, Costa Rican supports of Chavez clashed with police outside the Venezuelan embassy.
Some 30 scientists representing dozens of Costa Rican organizations and universities are collaborating in a project to create a standardization of research.
