Government Will Not Permit Blockades Next Monday
The government said yesterday it will guarantee the rights of the protestors against the Tratado Libre de Comercio (free trade agreement with the United States) that will be out on the streets next Monday, but ti will not permit blockades, said the Ministro de Seguridad, Fernando Berrocal Soto.

Chavéz Says Alunasa Closure is Not Politically Motivated
Venezuelan president, Hugo Chávez, reacted following comments made by Costa Rican president, Oscar Arias, and assured that the closing of Alunasa, a Venezuelan company located in Costa Rica is not politically motivated.

Municipality Lays Out Plan To Save Downtown
The Municipalidad de San José announced yesterday its ambitious investment plan for this year to remodel buildings and parks and the building of more pedestrian walkways, along with the opening of more artisan centres and the illumination of the Catedral Metropolitana.

Tourists Fight Back Assailants, Killing One
A group of tourists that got off the cruiseliner the Carnival Liberty to take in the sights and sounds of Limón decided to fight back their attackers, killing one of the assailants in the process. Witnesses say that some 12 North Americans were involved in the attack against the two men who attacked them minutes before they were getting ready to re-board the cruise liner after a tour of the city.

Gasoline Costs More Today
If you weren't already aware, the price of gasoline jumped at the stroke of midnight.