PLN  Group Formed To Reject TLC
A group of militant members of the Partido Liberación Nacional (PLN) - ruling party - will form a united front called the Frente Liberacionista against the Tratado Libre de Comercio (TLC) - free trade agreement with the United States.

"Chinese Mafia" Offered Bribes For Visas
A long and tedious investigation resulted in the arrest of five yesterday, related to a group who had offered to bribe the head of the Migración y Extranjería, Mario Zamora, to approve visa to Orientals. Officials say the five are members of the "chinese mafia" that has been operating in the country for years.

Public Sector Rejects Salary Decree
The United Federation of Workers and Teachers (CUSIMA) expressed total opposition to the "salary decree" for the public sector.

Stream Buys Contact Centre
Privately held technical support and customer service outsourcing company Stream has bought Supra Telecom's contact center in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica, Taiwan Eye Free Trade Talks
Costa Rica and Taiwan are considering negotiating a free trade pact, the announcement of Taiwan president Chen Shui-bian has proposal of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Porno Conference Immoral, Legislator Says
Legislator Guyón Massey, of the Partido Restauración Nacional, announced yesterday that he will asking authorities of the municipality of Garabito to stop the planned adult entertainment conference that will be held in Jacó.