US House Passes Central American Trade Pact
The United States House of Representatives  voted late Wednesday to ratify the Central American Free Trade Agreement, handing President Bush a hard-fought victory on a measure with limited economic effects but large political consequences.

Gasoline Price to Go Up
Get ready for another round of gasoline price increases, as the Refinadora Costarricense Petroleo (RECOPE) made a request to the Autoridad Reguladora de Servicios Públicos (ARESEP) - the regulating body on public prices and services - for an increase due to the high price of a barrel of crude oil.

Former President Calderón's Lawyer Quits Him
Gonzalo Castellón announced yesterday his resignation as legal counsel for former president Rafael Angel Calderón., who is tied to the Caja-Fischel scandal that saw some us$9 million commission paid on a us$39 million loan fro the government of Finland to the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social.

Buses Must be Outfitted for the Handicapped, Court Rules
A decision by the Sala IV - the Constitutional Court - will force bus operators to immediately install equipment for the disabled, that include ramps and lifts on the doors.

Bridge Crossing Will Soon Cost ¢600 Colones
The Consejo Nacional de Vialidad (Conavi) in has been looking for ways to increase its income has found the answer in the Puente La Amistad in Guanacaste, which will soon cost ¢600 colones for a passenger vehicle to cross.

Mother's Day Lottery On Sale Next Week
Mother's Day is fast approaching and the Junta de Protección Social de San José (JPS) is prepared.