"Yes, I Swear"
Nobel Peace Prize winner and former president of Costa Rica, Oscar Árias Sanchez, was sworn in as president of Costa Rica yesterday in front of thousands who braved the strong morning sun and tens of thousands who stayed home to watch the events on television.

Four Years Came And Went
At noon yesterday, Abel Pacheco de la Espriella, ended his four year term as president and joined the ranks of an ordinary citizen. Releived and satisfied, Pacheco left the podium yesterday to get back to his life, a life that will be filled with time to enjoy his grandchildren and reflection.

TLC Protest Went Almost Unreported
While the entire country was immersed in the inauguration of president Oscar Arias, a group of protestors led y the strong Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) workers union, FIT ICE, took advantage of the day to protest the Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) - free trade agreement with the United States (CAFTA).

"Out With Old", Villalobos Investor Group Say
One group that is happy with the change in administration is the UCCR, the Villalobos investor group, that has blamed president Abel Pacheco and his government for the fall of Enrique Villalobos and his high interest investments.

Canadian Students Chip In
El Progreso, population 500, in northern Costa Rica now boasts of a community hall built thanks to the efforts of 29 students from Coquitlam, Canada.