The ROTEL - bed on wheels - is an interesting way to see Costa Rica. The invention of George Holtl is a favourite among German tourists. According to the Rotel Tours website, journeys with the rolling hotel are journeys of the completely special kind.

TLC To Be Before Legislators Next  Week
The fifty-seven legislators of the Costa Rican Legislative Assembly are getting ready to decide on the future of the Tratado Libre de Comercio (TLC).

Costa Rica, Jordan Restore Diplomatic Ties
Costa Rica and Jordan signed documents in New York on Wednesday to re-establish diplomatic relations.

San Sebastian Rotonda Changed While Bridge Construction Advances
The more than 70.000 drivers who cross the "San Sebastian" rotonda will be in for a surprise beginning today as the rotonda (round about) becomes an oval, as transport authorities make changes preparing for the construction of the bridge to the intersection.

Group Picks Up Christmas Trees
If you still have our Christmas tree and don't know how to get rid of it, help is only a phone call away.



Nicaragua: Ortega Back in Power
Sandinista leader Daniel Ortega is due to return the presidency Wednesday amid large expectations and strong security measures, with the presence of 15 heads of States at his swearing-in ceremony.

Fidel, Raul: Warm Embrace to Ortega
Cuban Vice President Jose Ramon Machado Ventura expressed a very personal greeting from President Fidel Castro and first Vice President Raul Castro to Sandinista leader and President-elect Daniel Ortega Wednesday.

Panama Minors Law Stagnates
After five months of national debate, a controversial reform to Law 40 of judicial responsibility of minors awaits endorsement of the Panamanian Executive to start its analysis in the Legislature.

Guatemala Protests US CIS Mistreatment
The Guatemalan government demanded that the Bush administration open an investigation into the mistreatment of Guatemalans repatriated by US Citizenship and Immigration Service authorities.

El Salvador: Authorities Expected Prison Massacre
El Salvador s Attorney General s Office asserted Wednesday that this weekend s massacre in the Apanteos Prison was anticipated by officers and prisoners.


BRAZIL:
Cell Phones - Democratising Communications
Rapid expansion in the poorer sectors of society, especially among the large number of informal workers, has taken the number of mobile phones in Brazil to over 100 million, equivalent to more than 53 percent of the population.