Misplaced Ballot Found in School Desk
The finding of a presidential voting ballot at a school in Grecia did not surprise militant supporters of the Partido Acción Cuidadana (PAC), who assure this is not the first and only irregularity of the election, that has yet to proclaim a president.

Former President Rodríguez Not Interested in Politics
Following the closing of the political campaign and elections a little over a week ago, former president Rafael Angel Calderón made public statements on the poor showing of the ruling Partido Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC). Calderón blamed president Abel Pacheco for the defeat that saw a party that alternated rule in the country to getting less than 5% of the popular vote.

Four Thousand Kilos of Tomatoes Needed For the Annual Tomatoe War
Trojas de Sarchi is a small community in the province of Alajuela with few inhabitants and a lot of natural beauty. However, come every February, the area converts itself into a centre of attraction where thousands gather for the annual Feria del Tomate (Tomatoe Fair).

Volcanica Coffee Announces the Start of their 2006 Gourmet Coffee Harvest
Volcanica Coffee has announced the kick off of the 2006 gourmet coffee harvest in Costa Rica. The gourmet coffee farms that supply Volcanica Coffee have started the laborious process of the annual harvest.

Coach Happy With Result of Soccer Friendly Against South Korea
Alexandre Guimaraes, the Costa Rica soccer coach, told the local media on Sunday that he was happy with the Costa Rica-South Korea friendly game played on Saturday in the U.S. city of Oakland, as a warm-up for the Germany 2006 World Cup.