Protestors Say TLC Will Not Pass
They took to the streets and the message was clear "the trade agreement with the United States will not be approved" as thousands marched on the streets of downtown San José as part of the May 1 celebrations.

"There is not one nickle in my pocket that was gained improperly", said the President In His Last Message
"I leave office with the conscience that I did all that I could for the good people. I led a responsible and sensible government. Despite of the pressures from all sides I kept the economy stable and maintained social calm", president Abel Pacheco told the Legislative Assembly in his final report to the nation.

Costa Rica, Panama Shaken by Magnitude 6 Earthquake
An earthquake registering a magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter scale struck early today along the border of Panama and Costa Rica, the U.S. Geological Service said on its Web site.

Home Improvement
According to a survey from the National Statistics and Census Bureau, living conditions have markedly improved in Costa Rican households, particularly in regard to plumbing and appliances.

San José Will Collapse Within 15 Years: UCR Report
A study by the Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR) concludes that is the disorderly growth of the Gran Área Metropolitana (GAM) - San José - continues, contamination will quadruple and quality of life will be practically unsustainable.