Ticas Study More, But Earn Less
According to a report by the "Estado Mundial de la Infancia", the inequality between men and women in the home and at work does not permit children to better their situation in Costa Rica as in the rest of Latin America.

Heightened Security Around Legislature as TLC Discussions Commence
Ottón Solís, leader of Partido Acción Ciudadana (PAC), said that today the supporters of the Tratado Libre de COmercio (TLC), violate the "institutionality" of the country, as the Comisión de Asuntos Internacionales prepares to make a decision on the trade agreement with the United States.

Two Women Lose Their Lives Crossing Busy Highway
The using of pedestrian overpasses on the country's busiest highway hasn't caught on yet, as many continue the mad dash across speeding traffic on the General Cañas.

Cold Spell To Continue All Week
Two weeks ago the "rainy" season gave way to the "dry" or summer season, according to the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN) - the weather experts. They, the IMN, said that the strong winds and cold weather was normal for the seasonal transition, making way for hot and sunny weather.

Light Festival This Saturday
Circle this Saturday on your calendar as perhaps the best of the holiday events occurs when the "Festival de la Luz" (light festival) makes its way through downtown San José.