Three to Four Accidents Weekly At Airport Intersection
Without question the intersection west of the Juan Santamaría International airport on the General Cañas highway is one of the most hair raising and dangerous in the country. The intersection is scene to 3 to 4 accidents a week.

Bishops Tell Vatican That They Were Never Against the Tratado Libre de Comercio (TLC)
The Conferencia Episcopal in Costa Rica is taking a step ahead of the Vatican, sending a letter to Cardinal Angelo Sodano, following president Aria's news last week that Sodano told him personally that the Vatican is giving its full support of the TLC - the free trade agreement with the United States, contrary to the feelings of the Bishops in Costa Rica.

Poll: Costa Rica Growing In Popularity
Costa Rica is giving London, Paris and Cancun a little competition for family travelers, according to a recent poll of American Express Travel agents.

Costa Rican  Allowed to Stay In U.S. For Another Year
With nine days to go before she was scheduled to be deported, Marie Gonzalez got word Thursday that the Department of Homeland Security had responded to pleas from Congress and would allow her to remain in Missouri until July of next year.

Taxi Drivers Must Be in Uniform or Face Fines
Taxi drivers now have to be dressed in blue pants and white shirt - the uniform for all licensed taxis - or face fines by the Policía de Tránsito. The regulation imposed by the Consejo de Transporte Público (CTP) came into effect Thursday.