Transport Minister Urging Legislators To Quickly Approve Transit Reforms
The Ministra de Obras Públicas y Transportes, Karla González, is making an urgent plea to Legislative deputies to move on the reforms to the Ley de Tránsito (traffic law), that will impose heavier fines for offenders of traffic laws, that would include a demerit system and suspension of drivers licenses for repeat offenders and drunk drivers.

Southern Guanacaste Poised for Big Real Estate Gains
There are two primary reasons why Guanacaste is doing so well for investors, in comparison to other regions of Costa Rica. The first reason is that the real estate is so gorgeous. Magnificent beaches of soft sand, with colors ranging from bright white to pink, and turquoise, green and blue waters are a major draw to the region.

Costa Rica Steamed Over South Park Episode
Costa Rican government officials don't think South Park is one bit funny. Why? Because a recent episode places the characters in the country declaring, among other things, that it smells..."like ass":

Faster Approvals For U.S. Visa
The U.S. consulate in Costa Rica has "modernized" the application process for those interested in obtaining a visa to the United States, according to Nicholas Manning.

Alajuela Announces Program To Pick Up "Non Traditional" Garbage
Residents of Turrurcares and La Garita in Alajuela will be able to take advantage of the pick up of "non traditional" garbage this Sunday.

Another Gas Price Hike On The Way
The price of gasoline went up yesterday, and already a request for an additional hile was made yesterday, as the Refinadora Costarricense de Petroleo S.A. (Recope) is asking the Autoridad Reguladora de los Servicios Públicos (ARESEP) for an additional ¢22 colones for regular and ¢19 colones for super, in addition, the ARESEP's approval yesterday of a 2.23% in tax on gasoline products.