Presidential Decree Announced; Big Stick, Not Much of a Bite
The expected presidential decree that will hopefully save on gasoline consumption was announced yesterday, however, it will solely depend on the comprehension and good will of Costa Ricans.

Bridge Re-Opens Reducing Traffic Jams
Yesterday, an hour before schedule, the bridge at the Monumento del Agua in La Urua re-opened.

Drunk Off Duty Transit Official Shoots Prostitute for Denying Him Sex
A Transit official was arrested last night for shooting at a woman who refused to offer him her sexual favours. The incident occurred a block south of Clinica Biblica on Avenida 18 and Calle 0, in downtown San José.

Stretta Procedure Now Available in Costa Rica
Do you frequently feel after eating feel a sensation of heartburn and no medication seems to help? Then pay close attention.

FIFA Soccer: Two Dreams, One Ticket
Costa Rica and Honduras are gearing up to renew rivalries in the latest installment of their classic Central American rivalry. At stake this time are not only regional bragging rights but a ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Championship Peru 2005.


LATIN AMERICA

Nicaraguan president could be prosecuted: Supreme Court chief
Nicaragua's Supreme Court chief Manuel Martinez warned on Tuesday that President Enrique Bolaños could be prosecuted for decrees placing a regional court over Nicaragua's own judicial system.

Honduras Holds Two Regional Summits
Ministers from Central America, Mexico, Dominican Republic and Colombia are preparing for two regional summits which will take place Wednesday and Thursday in this capital.

Central American Job Generation Under the Spotlight
Representatives of governments, employers´ organizations and trade unions are meeting here from Tuesday until Thursday to address job generation in Central America.

Venezuelan President Chavez congratulates Iran's president-elect
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has congratulated Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on his election as new president of the Islamic Republic.



SPECIAL REPORTS
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Mexico-US 'Devil's Highway' A Killer
In May 2001, a group of 26 undocumented Mexican immigrants crossed the border into the United States and headed north through an Arizona desert area so barren and hostile it is known as the Devil's Highway.