Catholic Church In Costa Rica To Lose Power of Registration of Marriages

If the secular state (Estado Laico) becomes a reality in Costa Rica, weddings in Catholic churches would still be the same: parades, mass, rings, kiss and rice as the couple exit the ceremony.

3D Laser Scan Evidence The Extend of the Damage in the General Cañas
A laser scanner generated a 3D image of the "cavern" of the autopista General Cañas, part of the regular visits by the Laboratorio Nacional de Materiales y Modelos Estructurales (LANAMME) to monitor the condition of the cavern and the repair work.



Mexican Drug Kingpin Nabbed in Costa Rica
A high-ranking member of Mexico's Gulf drug cartel was arrested Thursday in Costa Rica. Juan Manuel Garcia Hernandez, “El Güero”, organized and supervised overland shipments of cocaine from Colombia to Mexico, Costa Rica's drug czar Mauricio Boraschi told the press in San José.



Constitutional Court Rolls Back More Traffic Fines
While legislators continue their wait for the Constitution Court review of the new Ley de Tránsito (traffic law) approved in first vote last month, the Court has struck down two more of the "high" fines of the old law.



Strong Winds and Cool Weather Forecast For the Central Valley
The downpours expected since Wednesday did not materialize in the Central Valley (San José area), in fact it has rained very little in the last few days. However, the winds have been blowing and the temperature has dipped and expected to get worse in the coming days.

Contraloria Investigates Possible MOPT Corruption
In what can only be described as taking action after the animals have bolted from the barn, the Contraloría General de la República (Comptroller;s office) has announced it will investigate the Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes (MOPT) and the Consejo Nacional de Vialidad (CONAVI) for the Bailey bridge purchases.


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Chop Suey for 10.000 in La Sabana On Sunday
La Sabana park this Sunday will host the largest chop suey dish event in the Americas, with an expected 23 chefs - most of Asian background - taking part.



Costa Rica Seals Futsal World Cup Berth
Jorge Arias scored three goals and Costa Rica qualified for this year's FIFA Futsal World Cup (an indoor version of association football)  with a 7-1 rout of St. Kitts & Nevis in a CONCACAF Futsal Championship encounter on Wednesday at the Domo Polideportivo.