Beaches like Manuel Antonio in the foto above were back to normal yesterday as Costa Ricans head back to work this week, leaving the sun and sand tourists.

Growing Violence Alarming
The situation of insecurity is repeatedly holding the attention of many living in Costa Rica and has changed how they perceive the nation, formerly seen as an oasis of peace in a violent region.

BetUS.com Leaving Costa Rica
Dozens of Costa Rican employees were laid off by one of the online gambling industry's largest companies, BetUS.com, which is the latest group to significantly downsize its Costa Rica operations.

Costa Rican Fishermen Rescued After More Than Six Weeks at Sea
Five Costa Rican fishermen were rescued off the coast of El Salvador after spending more than six weeks adrift on the Pacific Ocean surviving on rain water and sea turtles, Costa Rica's Ministerio de Seguridad said Wednesday.

Del Rey Pedestrian Bridge Continues in Controversy
San José mayor, Johnny Araya, says he will veto the decision taken by the Concejo de la Municipalidad de San José (municipal council) in approving the pedestrian bridge connecting the Hotel Del Rey and Key Largo in downtown San José.


Eleven Presidents to Ortega Inauguration
Nicaragua´s outgoing Foreign Minister Norman Caldera confirmed Wednesday that at least 11 Heads of State will be at the inauguration of Daniel Ortega in this capital on January 10.

Cuba - Panama Relations Highlighted
Cuban National Assembly President Ricardo Alarcon highlighted the brilliant relations between his country and Panama, which, he said, would make the late dignitary Omar Torrijos proud.

Panamanian President in Cuba
Panamanian President Martin Torrijos began an working visit to Cuba Wednesday, aimed at improving bilateral relations and solidarity.

Bolivian Army Called to Respect Laws
Bolivian President Evo Morales called on the Armed Forces to fulfill its constitutional role to serve the nation, defend national integrity and contribute to the dignity of the people.

Argentina urges negotiations with UK over Falkland islands
Argentina's government on Wednesday repeated its call for negotiations with Britain on the sovereignty of the Malvinas Islands, also known as Falkland Islands in Britain.


Researchers track movements of ancient Central Americans using satellites, video-game technology
Satellite imagery meshed with video-game technology is allowing University of Colorado at Boulder and NASA researchers to virtually "fly" along footpaths used by Central Americans 2,000 years ago on spiritual pilgrimages to ancestral cemeteries.