The potential landslide near the town of Tres Ríos, in the Cartago canton of La Unión, has sparked a controversy over whether or not the owners of a local farm should be granted permission to mine rocks and other material along a local river.
Eleven-year-old Capri Everit is using her voice to help children in need. The Canadian girl and her family visited Costa Rica as part of a anthem-singing tour of 80 countries to raise $1 million for SOS Children's Villages.