President Pacheco Told To Tighten His Belt and Face His Fears on the TLC
President Abel Pacheco should tighten his belt and face his fears according to Partido Movimiento Libertario (ML), Carlos Salazar, who is calling on the president to face his fears to the growing opposition to the Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) - free trade agremenet with the United States.

Wal-Mart Announces Central American Investment
John Menzer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wal-Mart International announced today the purchase of a 33-1/3% interest in Central American Retail Holding Company (CARHCO).

Bus Company Condemned For Charging Fare to Seeing Eye Dog
The Sala Constitucional (Constitutional Court) ruled against bus company Transporte Unidos Alajuelenses (Tuasa) which operates daily service between San José and the Alauela (the red bus) and other points for charging Roy Rojas Castro a fare of his seeing eye dog.

"Soy Viejo Pero No Pendejo" Were the Words 70 Year Old Man Who Fought Off Attackers
Seventy year old Gilberto Hernández would not be intimidated by a couple of antisocials when yesterday in his neighbourhood of La Colina de Limón in the province of Limón, two youths confronted the man with a toy pistol with the intent to rob him.

Was Wet Enough For You Yesterday?
We forgot what its like during the rainy season. But yesterday, we were quickly reminded.