Porteadores Collapse Major Routes
As promised, the "Porteadores" (private or informal taxis) blocked the streets around San José and converged onto the Legislative Assembly to make their demands heard. Some highways and major thoroughfares were completely blocked, while on other routes, one lane of traffic, in either direction was allowed to move.

Cheaper Gasoline Tomorrow
Unless you really need to, don't fill up today, as gasoline prices drop tomorrow.

INTEL Announces Job Cuts Include Costa Rica Facility
The world's largest computer chip maker announced yesterday massive job reductions in all its some 200 plants around the world, as it cuts some 10.000 jobs or 10% of its work force.

Group Wants Gay Marriages Legalized
The Movimiento Diversidad, a group that is intent on convincing Costa Rican lawmakers to allow civil marriages between partners of the same sex, has presented a bill that would legalize such unions.

"Rice And Beans" Bad For Cholesterol
"Rice and Beans", a favourite dish in Limón is dangerous due to the increase in cholesterol, said Dr. Alvaro Blanco Vargas, during a press workshop at the Hotel Radisson, in San José.

Saprissa Announced Best Soccer Club in Central America
Costa Rica's soccer club Deportivo Saprissa demonstrated itself the number one club of the Central American Football Union on Tuesday, citing the data from International Football Federation History and Statistics.