Consumer Ministry To Offer  Business "Back List"  On Their Website
The Dirección de Apoyo al Consumidor del Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Comercio (MEIC) announced yesterday that it plans to use its internet website to public a "black list" of retailers that continually breach consumer rights.

55 Buses Fined For Lack Of Handicap Ramps
As promised, the Consejo de Transporte Público (CTP) took to the streets, Paseo Colón, in this case, to fine buses that were operating without the required handicap ramps, a requirement by Ley No. 7600 tha came into effect on June 1 and following the rejection of an appeal to the Constitutional Court.

Costa Rica Unions Against The TLC (CAFTA)
Costa Rican unions asserted they will protest next Wednesday against the free trade agreement with the US because it will affect their work rights.

World Cup Official Channel to Show Costa Rica Ad at Opening Game
German television channel ZDF, the official World Cup channel, will show a 30 second television ad describing Costa Rica's tourist attractions, before and after the opening World Cup match, Costa Rica's tourism minister told media on Friday.

Green's Adventures Continue
Former MTV talk-show host Tom Green said Thursday that an accident near his house in Costa Rica has made him more respectful of the ocean.

WORLD CUP SOCCER:
Costa Rica Loses to German Amateurs
Four up. Four down. Costa Rica were beaten 3-2 by a German regional team of third, fourth and fifth division amateurs in a World Cup warm-up match on Thursday.