To Jail For Insulting A Woman!
The ley bajo el expediente Nº 13.874, Penalización de la Violencia contra las Mujeres, was finally approved in first reading last night by a vote of 32 in favour to 17 against in the fifth go around of this legislation, which, like in the past, is expected to be sent to the Sala Constitucional.

Chaos Due to Road and Bus Stop Changes
Monday was a good day for drivers to avoid downtown as the re-ordering of streets and bus stops on the west side of San José took place, in what could only be described as compelte "chaos".

FTC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Costa Rica’s Consumer Protection Body
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Costa Rica’s consumer protection authority, the Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Commerce (MEIC), have signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote enhanced cooperation in the fight against cross-border fraud.

Failed Banco Anglo Managers Sentenced
Two of the "sinvergüenzas" (scoundrels) who looted the failed Banco Anglo were each sentenced to fifteen years prison. The men were accused of stealing ¢1.5 billion colones (us$3 million dollars) from the bank.

CONCACAF SOCCER:
Tico, Mexican clubs in clash of titans
The winner of the 2006 edition of the CONCACAF Champions Cup is sure to come from either Mexico or Costa Rica as Club America take on LD Alajuelense and Toluca host holders Deportivo Saprissa in the first-legs of the premier club competition's semi-final round on 22 and 23 March.

No More Porn In The Asemblea Legislativa
Some bad news for legislators, the current bunch and the new ones who will be forming the next Legislative Assembly on May 8: No more porno!