CAFTA Likely To Miss Jan. 1 Target
The Bush administration said Thursday it is unlikely that the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CFATA-DR) or Tratado Libre de Comercio  (TLC)  known locally, will become active Jan. 1, as had been planned.

On Traffic Death a Day This Month, Lowest in 8 Years
Though on average of one person per day has died this month due to a traffic accident, authorities say that December will be the least violent in the last eight years.

Pay Marchamo On Time or Face Fines
With only two days to go (today and tomorrow) only 86% have paid their "marchamo" - the annual vehicular circulation permit.

114 Hurt, 28 Arrested During Zapote
Even though the annual Zapote fair has yet to heat up, oragnizers report that 114 have been hurt and another 28 have been detained by police.