Low Demand Hurting Taxis
Taxi drivers had complained for long time that the fares approved by the Autoridad Reguladora de Servicios Públicos (Aresep) - the government agency that regulates public prices and services - were too low and did not keep up with inflation and the rising gasoline prices.

Panama, Costa Rica Make Progress On Free Trade Negotiations
Panama and Costa Rica have made progress on their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations despite various disagreements, the Panamanian Trade and Industry Ministry said on Thursday.

Costa Rica Holidays Made Easy
Taking a holiday in Costa Rica is soon to become far easier after a tour operator announced plans to launch the UK's first direct flights.

Threat to Costa Rican Bound Plane Forces An Evacuation
A Continental Airlines plane bound for Costa Rica was evacuated at Newark Liberty International Airport yesterday after police received a telephone threat directed at the flight, but a search turned up nothing dangerous, authorities said.

A Different Type of Coffee: +Kfe Magazine Debuts
Among exotic aromas and luscious flavors of Latin American coffees, +Kfe launched in March in Costa Rica.