TLC Protest March Today
A group of protestors will leave the Rotonda de la Espanidad (front of Mall San Pedro), while another group will gather in front of the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) building in the Sabana and will join forces in downtown San José in the first day of protest against the ratification of the Tratado Libre de Comercio (TLC) - free trade agreement with the United States - since the document was sent to the Legislature.

Trinidad and Costa Rica Sign Deal
Trinidad and Costa Rica signed a free trade agreement Wednesday that was expected to allow for the free flow of goods to nearly 20 million consumers.

Tico Fugitive Arrested in Canada
We are accustomed to reading about the capture of fugitives hiding out in Costa Rican by the international police organization, INTERPOL. However, the reserve is the case for Costa Rican Andrés Sibaja Castro, who was captured by INTERPOL in Canada.

Tico Watermelons Enjoyed in the US and Europe
Watermelon production for the purpose of export grew 22% in the first five months of this year, generating ¢3.690 million colones (us$7.5 million) in profit for producers, some ¢492 million for the same period in 2004, according to the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG).

Buying a Handgun in Costa Rica is Easy
How easy is to buy and carry a handgun in Costa Rica? Not too difficult, as we found.

Labour Minister Says He Will Be Tough on Employers Who Don't Pay the Aguinaldo
In less than two weeks the "Aguinaldo" will start filling the pockets of consumers.