Costa Rica Faces Crucial Decision
Costa Rica has until the end of this year to endorse the Central America-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) - known locally as the Tratado Libre de Comercio (TLC); otherwise, it would sacrifice exports, investment, and jobs that would be taken by its regional competitors, which will execute the Agreement on January 1, 2006.

Looking for a Gift for Mom? Walk, Shop and Compare, Experts Advise
Mother's Day is fast coming up in Costa Rica and for this August 15th, the Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Comercio (MEIC), is advising people to walk, shop and compare prices.

"No" to Swimming with the Dolphins
Costa Rican officials are prohibiting people from swimming with dolphins or whales, shutting down a growing tourism industry that has been criticized, an environmental group said on Thursday.

Researchers Tag Six Hammerhead Sharks at Cocos Island
During the last week, researchers from the Shark Research Institute (USA) and PRETOMA (Costa Rica) tagged six hammerhead sharks with acoustic transmitters at Cocos Island. Two receivers were also set up at the island to receive the signals from the tagged sharks.

Still No Trace of Missing Boat
Six days after an Kentucky couple went on a half-day fishing trip, there is still no trace of them or the 31-foot boat they were on off the Flamingo beach coast.

Lawyer Fees Increased
As of today, hiring a lawyer will cost you more, due to an approval of an increase in rates lawyers can charge.