Referendum To Be Held On October 7th, TSE Announces Change
The Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (TSE) - elections tribunal - has decided to move hold the referendum on the Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) - free trade agreement with the United States - on October 7th instead of September 23rd as had been previously announced.

President Arias Asks MOPT and Alterra To Find A Solution
Although the International Finance Corporation (IFC) - the private sector arm of the World Bank Group - has said clearly that it cannot accept the government's proposal to continue to finance the completion of the Juan Santamaría (San José) international airport, the Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes (MOPT), has yet to announce its next move.

Brazilians Giving Up "21 de la Suerte" Lottery
Mire in controversy from the beginning and with its constant battles with the Junta de Protección Social de San José (JPS), the Comercializadora Paschoal S.A, the operator of the "21 de la Suerte" lottery, will be leaving the country. However, the game is expected to continue.

Costa Rica Plans to Drop Taiwan to Recognize China
Taipei - Costa Rica, one of the 25 nations recognizing Taiwan, plans to cut ties with Taiwan to recognize China and may announce the decision in the next few days, a Chinese newspaper said on Wednesday.

Holidays To Move Back To Their Original Day
The Comisión de Gobierno y Administración de la Asamblea Legislativa are in favour of a proposal to countermand Ley 8442 so that holidays will be celebrated on the day their respective days.

Costa Rica, Canada among those chasing U.S., Mexico
Hernan Medford has fond memories playing for the Costa Rican national team. A dangerous striker, Medford helped the Costa Rica to the second round of the 1990 World Cup and a follow up World Cup berth 12 years later.