Marriages Of Minors Under 15 Banned
The deputies of the Legislative Assembly passed in first reading last night a law that would prohibit those less than 15 years of age from marrying.

Automobile Imports Increased 20% in 2006
Costa Rica imported a total of 46.484 new and used automobiles in 2006, 20% more than in 2005 with 38.860 imported vehicles. That makes it an average of 127 vehicles were imported each day, while in 2005 the number was 106.

US Coast Guard Seizes Costa Rica Coke Boat
The US Coast Guard seized a Costa Rican fishing boat packed with 2.5 tonnes of cocaine yesterday.

Costa Rica Unions Protest to IOL
Costa Rica´s Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) - Social Security System - and Workers Union (UNDECA) denounced the Costa Rican government before the International Organization of Labor (IOL) for prohibiting expression of their opinions against the Tratado Libre de Comercio (TLC) - free trade agreement with the United States.

Russia Signs WTO Accession Protocol with Costa Rica
Russia and Costa Rica have signed a protocol on the completion of bilateral negotiations on Russia's entry to the World Trade Organization (WTO), the economics ministry said Wednesday.

Controversy Over Homosexuals Donating Blood Continues
The donating of blood by homosexuals continues in controversy many feeling that before a final decision can be made on the issue the lifestyle of homosexuals should be considered. The controversy awoke following a "recurso de amparo" (appeal) before the Constitutional Court.