Unions Will Strike Indefinitely Against the TLC If Necessary
The protests are over for now. However, the mood of the union leaders and the members of various public sector unions hasn't changed, they want to stop the ratification of the Tratado Libre de Comercio (TLC) - free trade agreement with the United States (CAFTA) and will continue to hold protests and strike indefinitely if necessary.

Limón Strike Causes Cancellation of Cruise Ships
The continued disturbances in Limón have tourism authorities worried as the indefinite strike by the dock workers of Junta de Administración Portuaria y de Desarrollo Económico de la Vertiente Atlántica (JAPDEVA) continues, causing more cruise liners to detour Costa Rica.

Consensus Candidate to Security Council is "Important"
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Stagno Wednesday said finding a consensus candidate to occupy a temporary position at the United Nations Security Council for Latin America and the Caribbean - a seat Venezuela and Guatemala are disputing - is "important."

Government Finalizing Key Norms Required for Liberalization
Costa Rica's government is in the final stages of updating the five most important norms due to be changed in compliance with a new telecoms law, local daily Capital Financiero reported.

The Jack Parker Corporation Introduces Pacifico
The Jack Parker Corporation, a privately owned real estate development company with Florida headquarters in Fort Myers, has announced plans for Pacifico, a master-planned, mixed-use community located in Playas del Coco.