Ticos Live Better Today Than 16 Years Ago, Study Reveals
In the last sixteen years Costa Ricans have been able to increase their income and purchasing power. Most Costa Rican homes now include appliances like microwave ovens, televisions and washing machines.

CAFTA Will Benefit U.S., Trejos Tells UA
Costa Ricans like chicken legs, while United States residents tend to eat more chicken breasts. The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) or Tratado Libre de Comercio (TLC) as it is known locally, will make it easier for both countries to get the cuts of chicken meat they want.

Surfing Accident Paralyzes Student
Larry Busch was injured in Costa Rica when he was tossed into the surf and fell head-first into shallow water behind a breaker, a friend says.

Gasoline Goes Up Tomorrow
Be sure to fill the gasoline tank today, because as of midnight tonight, the price goes up at the pumps.

Private Security Chief Caught With Pants Down With Minors
Six thousand colones (us$11.80) is it all it would cost a forty five year old head of a security company to have sexual relations with a minor. The young women would also allow to be massaged and photographed.