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A man stands outside the Asemblea Legislativa building in San José with a sign protesting the bill giving lesiglators a pay hike. The sign reads " 2.8% (salary increase for the people, 60% for the the legislators. ShameI is this the change?". [Foto: Costaricahoy.info/ EFE]

Early Morning 5.1 Earthquake Rocks Costa Rica
A 5.1 on the Richter Scale earthquake rocked Costa Rica's Pacific coast this morning at 6:47am.

Arenal National Park Re-Opened
The Arenal volcano national park is now re-opened following Mondays activity by the colossus. The eruptions Monday afternoon included spewing geysers of lava, ash and toxic gases.

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Autopistas Del Sol Responsible For Accident Damages On San José - Caldera, Says MOPT
The falling rocks this weekend on the San José - Caldera has raised questions of who is responsible for the damage suffered by drivers involved in accidents on the road.

AH1N1 In Costa Rica Now Attacking Indigenous And Children
The ministerio de Salud (Health ministry) is concerned of a possible outbreak of the AH1N1 flu virus among indigenous communities, a group that was not affected by the first wave of the killer flu last year.

Former Costa Rican Presidents Benefit For Legislators Salary Hike Bill
The salary hike voted upon themselves by legislators on Monday also raised the pensions of former president, who today receive a ¢1.500 million colones monthly, but will receive ¢4.3 million if the bill passes second reading and presidenta Chinchilla not exercising her right to veto.

Japanese Standards For Digital TV In Costa Rica
Costa Rica has decided to adopt Japan's technological specifications for its terrestrial digital television broadcasting, government authorities said on Tuesday.

Bomb Threat Of Legislative Building Over Legislators Salary Hike
Although authorities of the Asemblea Legislativa (Legislative Assembly) tried to cover up, it was impossible to hide it for long the reports of a bomb placed within the Asemblea building.

Another Tránsito Nabbed For Corruption
Yet another Tránsito (traffic cop) falls to corruption, when yesterday a 30 year veteran of the Policía de Tránsito (traffic police) was detained by agents of the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) for taking bribes.

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