President Promises to Fix Roads Before Leaving Office
With only five months left in his term and the lowest numbers in the latest opinion poll, president Abel Pacheco said on his Sunday radio program that he will continue to fight inflation, push for the tax reform bill before the legislators, continue a zero tolerance of sexual abusers and fix the roads.

Costa Ricans Upset with President Pacheco
Abel Pacheco will finish his tenure with low numbers in Costa Rica, according to a poll by CID-Gallup. Only 28% of respondents rate the president’s performance as good, down six points since July.

A Nightmare to Claim Confiscated License Plates
For anyone who has been on the wrong of the traffic laws can attest that officials of the Policía de Tránsito, within seconds can remove and impound a vehicle's license plate. But, recovering it, it another matter..

Costa Rican Hotels Ranked With Best in the World
Punta Islita, Four Seasons and Lapa Rios are found on the list of the world's hotels according to the latest edition of Condé Nast Travelers magazine. The inclusion of these Costa Rican hotels in the ranking is valuable, considering there are many hotels on the list, including international hotel chains.

Best Kept Secret: Cellular Internet by ICE
Most cellular telephone customers connected to the GSM network don't know that, if they have a browser enabled telephone, they can access the internet and for free. Yes, free. But not for long.

Red Cross Out in Full Force During the Last Weeks of School Vacation
The summer vacation season is on, as the Cruz Roja Costarricense (Red Cross) began it's largest campaign of the year to aid and assist those in need while on the highways, on the beaches and parks.

Duel Over Woman Leaves Two Injured
In an unusual occurrence, two Costa Rican men took out their pistols and dueled for the love of a Nicaraguan woman. Both men were injured in the duel and were admitted to the Hospital San Juan de Dios.