Tránsito To Increase Holiday "Operativos"
The Policía de Tránsito (traffic police) says it will be tough on drivers during this holiday season, promising more controls on the nation's highways, with more spot checks and more tickets to offending drivers.

President Arias In Washington, Will Meet With President Bush Tomorrow
Tomorrow, 6 December, Costa Rican president, Oscar Arias, and U.S. president, George W. Bush, will meet face to face in a scheduled meeting at the White House in Washington. The meeting for the two leaders to meet was announced some time ago.

Internet Slow? Don't Blame Your Computer
Internet customers have been tweaking and tuning their computer as they experienced a sloowww internet connection, not wanting to believe that it is the state monopolies known as the ICE and RACSA that are at fault.

Riteve Required To Pay Marchamo, No Exceptions MOPT Minister Says
Although members of the Movimiento Libertario (ML) push hard for the cancellation of the requirement of the annual vehicular inspection known as Riteve to pay the 2007 Marchamo - vehicle circulation permit - the Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes (MOPT) says it will not take a step backwards.

Court Rejects Canadian Miner Concession Appeal
Costa Rica's Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Canadian miner Vannessa Ventures Ltd. against the cancellation of its gold mining concession, a court official said on Monday.