Bridge Closing Causes Traffic Chaos
Repairs to the bridge at the "water monument" was the cause of chaos on on the circunvalación, Sabate Oeste, Pavas and Rohrmoser during yesterday morning and afternoon rush hours. The same will be repeated this morning with the hope that the bridge work will be finished by not later than 3pm this afternoon.

Presidential Decree for Fuel Saving Measures by Tomorrow
The price of a barrel of crude oil passed the us$60 mark yesterday and as promised the government will be signing and emergency decree to force Costa Ricans to save fuel.

NASA, NOAA Seek the Origins of Hurricanes
The U.S. federal government is sending researchers to Costa Rica on a tropical storm hunting expedition.

Inter American Court Tackles Vargas Disaster Forced Disappearance Case
The Inter American Court in San José will close its summer sessions today dealing with a case of forced disappearance in Venezuela.

AyA Cuts Service Without Warning
This could happen to you, you are in the middle of a relaxing shower when, poof, no water.

FBI To Train Costa Rican Police on Sex Crimes
A total of 45 Costa Rican police agents, prosecutors and judges, along with a number of officials of the Policía Nacional de El Salvador, will receive training by the United States F.B.I. investigating cases related to the commercial sex trade.

Zurqui Tunnel To Be Closed Tomorrow For Repairs
Heading for Guápiles tomorrow? Better change plans as the Conavi announces the resurfacing of the main road that connects San José to Guápiles and east to Siquirres and Limón.