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Week of January 3, 2003

Friday, Jan. 03:
32 Die in Yearend Accidents
Ombudsman's Stocking Stuffed with Christmas-time Complaints
Alternative Sentencing Pays Off

Week of January 6-10, 2003

Monday, Jan. 06:
24 Women Killed in Domestic Violence in 2002
Police Had Hard Time Stomaching Zapote
Traffic Cops Monitor Highways as Vacationers Return to San José

Tuesday, Jan. 07:
Massive Weekend Deportation of Nicaraguans
Central American Trade Grew in 2002
Red Cross Reports 45 Violent Deaths During Holidays
Pacheco Appoints New Vice-Chancellor

Wednesday, Jan. 08:
Gringo, Tico Busted for Allegedly Pimping Minors
"New Education Plan Calls for Saturday Classes
No Kids Burned by Fireworks last Month

Thursday, Jan. 09:
CAFTA Talks Begin in Washington, D.C.
Pacheco Defends C.R.'s Representation at Lula Inauguration
C.R. Could become a 'Laundromat,' Union Leader Warns

Friday, Jan.10:
Highest National Distinction Awarded to Celebrated Painter
Odio Close to Being Named International Criminal Court Judge
South African Consul Warns of Nigerian Internet Scams
Bush Nominates New Assistant Sec. Of State for Western Hemisphere

Week of January 13-17, 2003

Monday, Jan.13:
Pacheco Defends CAFTA
Electric Car Refueling Station To Be Built This Year
Calderón Reelected to Board of Trustees of Florida International University

Tuesday, Jan.14:
Coast Guard Searches for Missing Crewmembers in Pacific and Atlantic
Colombian Detained with Counterfeit Money
German Resident Commits Suicide
Separated Guatemalan twins Head Home

Wednesday, Jan.15:
C.R. Lobbies EU to Maintain Trade Privileges
Human Rights Watch Releases Annual Report
Pacheco Calls for ICE Budget Cuts

Thursday, Jan.16:
Colorado Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident
New Bill Targets Aguinaldos
Senior Citizen Bus Passes Under the Microscope

Friday, Jan.17:
Reelection, Take 3
Latin Coffee Exports Drop in Oct-Dec.
Dangerous Overcrowding In Prisons Worries Authorities
English-Teacher Conference to Begin Next Week

Week of January 20-24, 2003

Monday, Jan.20:
The Legend of the Isla del Coco Treasure Resurfaces in Costa Rica
Abstention High in Municipal Elections

Tuesday, Jan.21:
Still no Funding for Costa Rica's Child Sexual Exploitation Plan
Ticos Protest War on Iraq
33 Nabbed in Immigration Roundup

Wednesday, Jan.22:Pacheco:
ICE Not for Sale
Street Kids Ousted from Home
Government Investigates Crocodile Poachers
Immigration Detains 68

Thursday Jan.23:
Medford Hanging up the Cleats C.R. Continues to Lobby for EU Trade Privileges
C.R. a Leader in Fiber-optic Coverage

Friday Jan.24:
Venezuela Strike Affects C.R. Plastic Prices
BID Loans C.R. $14.5 Million for CAFTA
Stargazers Await Comet's Arrival
Female Cops Meet in Panama

Week of January 27-31, 2003

Monday Jan.27:
CAFTA Talks Start Today
Pacheco Defends Pay Increase
Immigration Raids Continue

Tuesday Jan.28:
Demonstrators and Deputies Unite in CAFTA Protests
C.R. Continues Lobbing
EU for Trade Privileges
Street Kids Find Another New Home
Colombian Refugees Doubled in 2002

Wednesday Jan.29:
Government Promises Transparency, Disclosure in CAFTA Negotiations
Tico Soccer Star Gets Car Jacked
Arts Festival is Back On
27 Netted in Immigration Raid

Thursday Jan.30:
Pacheco: No One Will Be Fired At ICE
New Energy Production Bill Comes Under Fire
Shake Shake But Don't Break

Friday Jan.31:
Campaign Launched to Eradicate Child Labor
Villalobos Group to Meet
More Funding for Inter-American Rights Court
Beware of Suspicious Refrigerator Repairmen

Week of February 3-7, 2003

Monday Feb.03:
Villalobos Defends Villalobos
PARLACEN Calls on UN Members to Respect Resolution 1441
Child Pregnancy Shocks Turrialba
Nicoya Hit With Two Quakes

Tuesday Feb.04:
Colombians Occupy Inter-American Rights Court
New Mayors Swear In
Police Name Suspect in U.S. Man's Murder

Wednesday Feb.05:
Odio Named Judge on International Criminal Court
Saborío Given Another Job
Pacheco Getting Press Shy

Thursday Feb.06:
Trial Date Approaches in Martin Murder
U.S. Fugitive Arrested, Facing Extradition
Government Unveils Building Codes for Public Housing

Friday Feb.07:
Sele Heads to C.A. Nations' Cup
READ ALL ABOUT IT, L.A. Press Reacts to U.S. Proof on Iraq
Poll Shows Ticos Favor Casino, Sportsbook Regulations

Week of February 10-14, 2003

Monday Feb.10:
Debate Heats Over Pregnant Girl
C.A. Presidents to Discuss Colombia
Difficulty Controlling Caiman Poaching In Northern Border

Tuesday Feb.11:
Classes Begin Amidst Confusion
E.U. Foreign Trade Commission To Vote On C.R. Trade Privileges Today
Clumsy Drug Smuggler Arrested At Airport After Using Fake I.D.
Palmito Exports Bouncing Back Thanks To Free-Trade Agreements

Wednesday Feb.12:
Malaria Near Herradura Beach
Men's Hotline: Successful Initial Month, But Needs More Personnel
Costa Rica To Appeal European Commission's Decision To Revoke Trade Privileges
Nicaragua Withdraws Support For Family Of Nine-Year-Old Pregnant Girl

Thursday Feb.13:
Simon Wiesenthal Center Gives Security Minister Book Thanking Him For Kicking Out Suspected Nazi War Criminal
Culture Minister Proposes New Perspective on Costa Rican Culture
'La Sele' Defeats El Salvador In Central American Nations' Cup Debut

Friday Feb.14:
Finance Minister Warns Of Economic Crisis
Anti-War Protests to Take Place in All Central American Countries Saturday
Cricket Fans Won't Find Cup on Local TV

Week of February 17-21, 2003

Monday Feb.17:
Nicaraguan Childs Rights Minister Recommends Abortion For Nine-Year-Old Pregnant Girl
ICT Gives Tarrazú Its Blue Flag Award
'La Sele' Defeats Nicaragua In Lackluster Performance

Tuesday Feb.18:
Government, ICE and Unions Reach A Compromise
Two Jamaicans Caught in Separate Drug-Trafficking Incidents on Friday
New Costa Rican Ambassador to Nicaragua Optimistic about Relations Between Countries

Wednesday Feb.19:
Labor Ministry Resolves Workers' Strike in Moín
Intel and Exactus Present New Business Software for L.A.
Debate Continues Over Future of Pregnant 9-Year-Old
Gas Price Hike Effective Today

Thursday Feb.20:
PANI Budget Cuts Blasted
Japanese Embassy Donates Money for Liver-Transplant Device
Rain, Hail Interrupt Dry Season

Friday Feb.21:
C.R.'s Comments at UN Spark Controversy at Home
Another Nicaraguan Teen Pregnant from Rape
U.S. Aids Fight Against Child Sex Trade
Education Ministry Announces New Plan for Rural Schools

Week of February 24-28, 2003

Monday Feb.24:
Church Outraged Over 9-Year-Old's Abortion
Ticos Take the Trophy
La Nación's Director Resigns

Tuesday Feb.25:
Shipwreck Victims Brought to C.R.
U.S. to Present CAFTA Proposal During 2nd Round Trade Talks
Felix Foundation Festival Raises Funds for Handicapped Children

Wednesday Feb.26:
School Bus Problems Still Unresolved
Saprissa Could Score with Mexicans
Government Unveils Road Map for Road Repair
Pacheco Favors a Bush, Hussein Debate

Thursday Feb.27:
Shipwreck Victims Return Home
Lula's Letter Vindicates Pacheco
UN Issues Drug Trafficking Report

Friday Feb.28:
C.R. Signs Petition for Nigerian Woman Sentenced to Death
C.A. Veeps Study Border-Zone Development
Nica, Tico Prosecutors Discuss Abortion Case

Week of March 3-7, 2003

Monday Mar.03:
Mexican Businessman Buys Saprissa
U.S. Tourist Dies in Sportfishing Accident
2nd Round of CAFTA Talks Conclude

Tuesday Mar.04:
Play Reminds Us to Make Love, Not War
Teachers Announce Work Stoppage In Protest of Salary Irregularities
Excommunicate Me, Por Favor
C.R., Colombia Discuss Terrorism, Trade

Wednesday Mar.05:
C.R. to Eliminate Colombian Visas
Nigerian Letter Campaign Kicks Off Women's Week
C.A. Literature Celebrated

Thursday Mar.06:
Doctrinal Note Further Blurs Separation of Church, State
C.A. Unites Forces to Combat Organized Crime
C.R. Eliminating Dangerous Chemicals on Melons
KU Meets with C.R. Officials on Martin Murder Case

Friday Mar.07:
Dead Tico to be Repatriated from U.S.
Saprissa Rolls Out 'Purple Carpet' for New Owner
Nicaragua Poised to Sell Carbon Bonds
Court Orders La Nación to Pay Central Bank $1.2 million

Week of March 10-14, 2003

Monday Mar.10:
Bus Drivers Threaten to Strike
Feminist Group Files Case Against Nica Government
Pacheco Prepares for Road Trip

TuesdayMar.11:
Two Dissident Deputies Return to PAC
Medford Homage Highlights Successful Career
French Business Delegation to Visit C.R.

Wednesday Mar.12:Pacheco Appoints 'Oil Task Force'
Pacheco Will Not Go to Bat for Sportsbooks, Casinos
Ticos Nominate Chirac for Nobel Peace Prize

Thursday Mar.13:
Ticos Will Have to Look to New Guns in Gold Cup
C.R., Nicaragua Launch Border Development Initiative
C.R. Puts New Spin on 'New Math'

Friday Mar.14:
The Feminine Side of CAFTA
Tico Insect Exhibited at World Bank
National Liberation Sanctions Arias

Week of March 17-21, 2003

Monday Mar.17:
Venezuelan Union Leader Protected in C.R. Embassy
Stauffer's Media Blitz Bearing Fruit
Tico Fisherman Saved at Sea

Tuesday Mar.18:
PANI Report: 823 Child Pregnancies Reported Each Year
Central America Discussing Proposal to Include Arts and Crafts in CAFTA
Central American Presidents Will Meetto Define Agenda for Meeting With Bush

Wednesday Mar.19:
Tovar There's Still a Chance For Peace
Women's Affairs Minister to Give Petitions to Nigerian Ambassador to Mexico Today
Direct Flights to C.R. from Spain, Germany And Trinidad and Tobago Begin This Year
C.R. Grants Venezuelan Union Leader Territorial Asylum

Thursday Mar.20:
Environment Ministry Conducts Diagnosis of Country's Oil Situation
Central American Presidents Back U.S. War Against Iraq
Central American Countries Take Steps to Unify Tariffs

Friday Mar.21:
Pacheco Justifies  War Against Iraq
Arias: Attack on Iraq Is a Blow Against UN
Union Rejects Request to Send Tico Nurses to Iraq
Public Institutions Will Remains Closed During Holy Week

Week of March 24-28, 2003

Monday Mar.24:
Protests, Public Outcry Grow over C.R. Position on U.S. War
Three Charged in Martin Murder
International Oil Prices Drop As a Result of War in Iraq
Mixed News For Slumping Latin American Coffee Exporters

Tuesday Mar.25:
Emergency Tourism Task Force Created to Prevent Crises
Exit-Tax Change Takes Flight Next Month
Teachers' Strike Announced for Today

Wednesday Mar.26:
Oil Prices Climb, Drop Following War Reports
National Emergency Commission Preparing for Rainy Season
Nigerian Woman Spared, for the Moment

Thursday Mar.27:
Venezuelan Union Leader Granted Asylum in C.R.
Journalist's murder suspect released
Ex-Labor Minister Thrown in Jail

Friday Mar.28:
U.S. Embassy Closed for 'Security Reasons'
Ortega: C.R. Exile Won't Last Long
Father Doesn't Know Best
Coke Is It

Week of March 31 - April 4, 2003

Monday Mar.31:
Peace Protests Continue
Sele Beats Paraguay 2-1
Volcano Experts to Study Poás

Tuesday April.01:
Bush Realizes Futility of War
Tovar Sent to Russia
Fire Consumes 450 Hectares Of Protected Land
3rd Round of CAFTA Talks Begin

Wednesday April.02:
Preventive Measures Against SARS Announced
Strong Winds Prompt Alert
C.A. Asks U.S. to Eliminate Agro Subsidies
Bring in the Clowns
U.S. Service for Troops' Families

Thursday April.03:
IDB Approves Loan for Rural Health
Students Launch 'Bloody' Protest
Underprivileged Teens Give Back to Community
C.A. Will to Present CAFTA Agricultural Proposals

Friday April.04:
RECOPE to Lower Oil Prices
Weather Conditions Improve
U.S. Considers Eliminating Agro Subsidies

Week of April 7-11, 2003

Monday April.07:
Supreme Court  Reinstates Reelection
Pacheco in El  Salvador Today
Government Reaffirms Decision Not to Negotiate
Privatization of Telecommunications in CAFTA

Tuesday April.08:
Bridge Over the Tempisque Opens on Thursday
El Salvador and Costa Rica Declare War of SARS
Foreign Ministry Confirms Asylum Request
Made by Indigenous Honduran Women

Wednesday April.09:
San José Light Rail System on the Horizon If Government Can Find Financing
European Parliament Debates Whether to Raise Tariffs on Non-Traditional Exports Today
Costa Rica Proposes International Ban on Human Cloning

Thursday April.10:
First Results of Government Evaluation Program Are In, Vice-President Pleased
European Parliament Ratifies Decision to Raise Tariffs on Non-Traditional Tico Exports As of November
Costa Rican Rejects Asylum Request  Made by Honduran Indigenous Women

Friday April.11:
PachecoFirm on Position To Support War in Iraq
Costa Rican Foreign Ministry Asks Cuba to Hand Over Opposition Leaders
Costa Rican NGOs Organize
'Lights-Out For Peace'
Women's Contributions Recognized With Prizes

Week of April 21-25, 2003

Monday April.21:
Cuba Blasts C.R.
45 Die During Semana Santa
La Liga Loses First Quarter-Final to Mexicans

Monday April.22:
Tico Drug War by the Numbers
Date Set for Preliminary Hearing in Martin Murder
C.R. Objects to Cuba's Criticisms

Monday April.23:
Pacheco Puts Positive Spin On Opinion Polls
Health Ministry Announces Further Actions in Fight Against SARS
Sampson to Call Home Futbol Stars For Match Against Chile

Monday April.24:
Fishermen Protest Fuel Price Hike
Northern Zone Brush Fires Burn Out of Control
Farmers Plan March for Protection in CAFTA

Friday April.25:
Sele Ranked 18th in World
U.S. Forces Kill Alleged Assassin Of Salvadoran Aid Worker in Afghanistan
Asphalt Demand up 21%Former Labor Minister Requests Prison Transfer

Week of April 28 - May 2, 2003

Monday April.28:
C.R. Signs Historic Child-Labor Declaration
AIDS Patients Protest Medicine Stoppage
Human Rights Watch Applauds C.R. For Stance on Cuba

Tuesday April.29:
Potential SARS Case Investigated in San José
Farmers Demand Transparency in CAFTA Talks
Pacheco's War Stance Still Under Fire

Wednesday April.30:
Judge Deliberating on Martin Case
Tico SARS Case Still Undefined
Northern Zone Fires Extinguished
French Fugitive Caught

Thursday May.01:
Chile Defeats C.R. 1-0
Crackdown Irregular Pensions Paying Off
Animal Rights Activists Protest Zoo
Tico Boxer to Get in Ring in Miami

Friday May.02:
Is the Left Dead or Moribund?
DNA Paternity Tests Begin

Week of May 5-9, 2003

Monday May.05:
Grenade Explosion Prompts New Anti-mine Sweep
Tourism Numbers Recovering
Taiwanese President Postpones C.A. Trip Due to SARS Outbreak
C.R. to Host Conference On Sexual Exploitation of Minors

Tuesday May.06:
Gold Cup Schedule Set
3 to Trial in Martin Murder
Government Gives Economy Good Marks

Wednesday May.07:
Teachers Protest Payment Glitches
Nigeria Thanks C.R. for Letter Campaign
Fifth Suspected SARS Case Monitored

Thursday May.08:
'Electronic Signature' Program Unveiled
Accused Pedophile Linked to Costa Rica
ICE Fines Alcatel

Friday May.09:
Dole Food CEO Presents Ambitious Population-Relocation Plan
Peace Corps celebrates 40th year in Costa Rica
Firefighters Contain New Fires in Northern Zone

Week of May 12-16, 2003

Monday May.12:
PAC Demands Transparency in CAFTA
Plague of Chayules Threatens Shark Population
U.S. Pedophile Suspect Arrested

Tuesday May.13:
ICE Workers Protest Money Woes
Japan Interested in Financing Border Development
C.A. and EU Take First Step Toward Free Trade

Wednesday May.14:
Education Minister: Salary Glitches 99% Solved
C.R. Foreign Diplomat Corps in Question
Anti-Oil Exploration Movie to be Filmed Here
Interpol Captures U.S. Fugitive

Thursday May.15:
PANI Given Five Days to Report on Dundee Ranch
Environment Ministry Issues Proposal to Reform SETENA
CA Business Leaders Denounce CAFTA Talks

Friday May 16:
PANI Given Five Days to Report on Dundee Ranch
Environment Ministry Issues Proposal to Reform SETENA
CA Business Leaders Denounce CAFTA Talks

Week of May 19-23, 2003

Monday May.19:
Teachers Plan to Join ICE in Strike
5th Round of CAFTA Talks will be Key for C.A.
U.S. Disaster Relief Director Dies

Tuesday May.20:
PAC Slams Door on Defected Deputies
Emergency Commission Prepares for Hurricanes
Foreign Minister Demands Apology from Ombudsman

Wednesday May.21:
PANI Issues Report Amid Chaos at Dundee Ranch
Trial Date Set in Martin Murder
Government Negotiations With ICE And Teacher Unions Continue

Thursday May.22:
Confusion Continues at Dundee Ranch
C.R. Attempts to Speed up Extradition Case
Plans for New Highways Unveiled

Friday May 23:
More Money for War on Poverty
Pre-Colombian Ruins May Reveal New Civilization

Week of May 26-30, 2003

Monday May, 26:
Dundee Owner Released from Jail, Closes Teen Facility
Grupo de Rio Concludes Cusco Summit
BWIA Inaugurates Flights to C.R.

Tuesday May, 27:
Dundee Ranch's Future Uncertain
Public Workers Strikes Continue
Peace Corps Alive and Well in C.R.

Wednesday May, 28:
Finance and Presidency Ministers Resign
Mexico Hosts Regional Conference To Combat Human Trafficking
EXPOTUR XIX Kicks Off

Thursday, May 29:
Education Minister: Salary Glitches 99.5% Solved, Not Going to Resign
Avenida 2 Getting a Face Lift
Powell Congratulates C.R. On Human Rights Leadership

Friday, May 30:
Martin's Mom Forced to Return to Golfito
Soccer Ace Keeps Eyes on the Goal
Pacheco Proposes Constitutional Convention

Week of June 2 - 6, 2003

Monday, June 2:
Government to Face Difficult Week of Strikes
U.S. Hopes CAFTA will Quell Exodus of Central American Emigrants
C.R.'s Cell Phone Service the Cheapest in L.A.

Tuesday, June 3:
Arias Blasts ICE Strike
Missing Dundee Student Found
All Public Teachers Now on Strike, Fischel to Resign

Wednesday, June 4:
Fischel Resigns, Strikes Continue
Diver with 'Bends' Saved at New Rural Clinic
All Public Teachers Now on Strike, Fischel to Resign

Thursday, June 5:
Agreement Reached to End ICE Strike
C.A. Hopes to Integrate Fishing Regulations
Pope Names New Bishop to Puntarenas

Friday, June 6:
Taiwanese Shark-Fin Poachers Exposed
1st U.S. Casualty in Iraq Killed by 'Friendly Fire'
Immigration Roundups Resume
Festival Celebrates Environmentalism

Week of June 9 - 13, 2003

Monday, June 9:
Stauffer Allowed Counsel in Daughter's Murder Trial
Sele Squeaks by Chile, 1-0
High Court Upholds Sentence Against Pedophiles
Gringo Fugitive Arrested in Quepos

Tuesday, June 10:
7 Injured in School-Bus Crash
Business Leaders Object to Unions' Participation in Free-Trade Negotiations
Suspected Case of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Investigated
University Unions Join Work Stoppage, Strike Declared Illegal

Wednesday, June 11:
C.R. to Open High-Tech Center Against Child Exploitation
OAS Elects Tico Jurist to Inter-American Rights Court
Ombudsman Issues Annual Rights Report
Guimaraes Reportedly Close to Signing with Honduran Team

Thursday, June 12:
Offshore Financer Busted, Handed Over to DEA
Government to Develop Water Plan
International Labor Organization Celebrates World Day Against Child Labor
Poll Shows Ticos Defend ICE

Friday, June 13:
Another 9 -Year-old Pregnant
Environmental Services Gets $500,000 Gift
Pacheco Inaugurates Rural Clinic, Promises More Social Aid

Week of June 16 - 20, 2003

Monday, June 16:
Accused Gringo Pedophile Deported
C.A. Promises a 'Sword Fight' in 5th Round of CAFTA Talks
Colombian President to Visit

Tuesday, June 17:
Massive Drug Bust in Southern Zone
RECOPE Cracks Down on Pipeline Thefts
Teacher Strike Enters Third Week

Wednesday, June 18:
CAFTA Challenges C.A. Integration
PANI Minister Blasts Teachers' Strike
C.R. Puts New Spin on Old Plans To Combat Child-Sex Trade

Thursday, June 19:
Government Optimistic About Economic Growth
Tico Wins First Round of Youth Tour
Private Sector Salaries to Increase by 4,68%
'Guima' to Coach Cartago

Friday, June 20:
KBI to Join Martin Murder Probe
Authorities Issue 'Green Alert' as Rains Continue
C.A. Presidential Summit Scheduled with Aznar

Week of June 23 - 27, 2003

Monday, June 23:
Honduran Deputy Captured with Heroin
Ticos Plan to Put 1st C.A. Satellite in Space
Sele Could be Heading to Kenya

Tuesday, June 24:
Heroin Cartel Busted
125 New Cops Take to Streets
'Pottermania' Sweeps L.A.

Wednesday, June 25:
Vault President Commits Suicide
President Put on D.L.
Plane Crashes in Pavas

Thursday, June 26:
Blue Bee Mascot, Football Clinic Highlight Trade Delegation
Pacific-Coast Highway Contract Signed
World Bank Poverty Report Released

Friday, June 27:
Teachers Vote Could End Strike
Caja May Provide Free Viagra for Ticos
Foreign Minister Regrets Cuba's Ratification Sentences Against Dissidents

Week of June 30 - July 4, 2003

Monday, June 30:
Immigration Sweeps Continue
Gay Pride Day Celebrated in San José
Teachers Strike Ends, Students Back to School
Coast Guard Captures 2 'Pirate' Fishing Vessels

Tuesday, July 1:
'Vault' Remains Closed
Captured Colombian Fishing Boat Was Running Drugs
Automatic Toll System Coming Next Year
Chiquita Banana Sells Plantation to Workers

Wednesday, July 2:
U.S. Cuts off Military Aid to C.R.
Pacheco Hope to 'Get Lucky' with Free Trade
Government Denounces Role of Foreign Agitators in Teachers' Strike

Thursday, July 3:
389 Illegal Immigrants Deported During First Half of Year
Tico Coffee Promoted in Japan
C.R. Hopes to Strengthen Ties with Latvia

Friday, July 4:
Ticos Give Poor Marks in Corruption Survey
Police Bust Cocaine Network
Plane Crash Avoided

Week of July 7 - July 11, 2003

Monday, July 7:
Today Marks 2nd Anniversary of Medina Murder
Tico Life Expectancy Increases
Accused Italian Drug Trafficker Arrested

Tuesday, July 8:
Girl's Disappearance Sparks Criticism
New Charges Filed in Martin Murder
Nicaragua to Vote on Sending Troops to Iraq
Nature Air to Inaugurate New Flights

Wednesday, July 9:
Technology Minister Becomes 8th to Leave
Government Slashes $74.8 Million From Budget
Government Finalizes School Calendar
Molotov to Headline Saturday Rock Concert

Thursday, July 10:
Colón Turns 400
Latin Pop Group Robbed by Armed Men
EU Delegation to Visit
Former Nicaraguan President Exposed in Forthcoming Book

Friday, July 11:
Realtors Reminds Owners to Prepare for November Property Purges
Government Spent $7.3 Million On Public Housing in June
U.S. Citizens Can Now Have Pension Payments Wired to C.R. Bank Accounts

Week of July 14 - July 18, 2003

Monday, July 14:
Nation Says 'Goodbye' to Kattia
Former President Miguel Angel Rodríguez To Run for Secretary General of OAS
Sele Loses Gold Cup Opener to Canada, 1-0

Tuesday, July 15:
Cuban Nuclear Engineer Receives Asylum in Costa Rica
EU Promises to be Costa Rica's 'Friend and Trading Partner'
One Dead and Several Wounded in Clashes Between Squatters
and Police in Northern Zone

Wednesday, July 16:
Apparent Suicide Rocks Hotel
Justices Minister Proposes Longer Prison Sentences for Child Abusers
Security Minister: Police Acted in Self-defense During Clash With
Squatters in Northern Zone Farm
Tico Astronaut Franklin Chang Gets His Own Stamp

Thursday, July 17:
Sele Blows-Out Cuba, Qualifies For Next Round of Gold Cup
Ombudsman Intervenes in Northern Zone Farm Dispute
Chang Confident Manned Mission to
Mars Will Take Place During the Next Decade

Friday, July 18:
Church Criticizes Women's Affairs Minister For Speaking Out
in Favor of Birth-Control
Nation Mourns Death of Salsa Legend Celia Cruz
International Court Rules Against Honduras
El Salvador Candidate Chosen

Week of July 21 - July 25, 2003

Monday, July 21:
Ticos Roll Past Salvador, 5-2
Immigration Captures
Casa Alianza: Half a Million Signatures and Counting
Basque Separatists Detained in Mexico

Tuesday, July 22:
Minister Announces Programs Amidst Classmate's Tears
Costa Rica and Mexico Strengthen Their Ties
Public Sector Unions Order Work Stoppage for Today

Wednesday, July 23:
In Show of 'Brotherhood,' Bolaños Visits Costa Rica
Intel's Head of Human Resources Discusses Tico Workers'
Strengths and Weaknesses
Government Crackdown On Internet Pedophiles
Another U.S. Fugitive Arrested Here

Thursday, July 24:
University Hopes to Send Peace Radio Packing
Costa Rica Willing to Back Rodríguez' OAS Candidacy
Even Without the Support of Central America
Foreign Trade Minister Leaves Today to Meet With U.S. Legislators
Dengue Cases On the Rise

Friday, July 25:
55 Hospitalized After Bus Accident in North Pacific
Government Will Not Renegotiate 3.5% Public Sector Salary Raise
for Second Semester
Police Shut Massage Parlor Suspected Of Offering Underage Prostitution
Goth Fest Is Coming

Week of July 28 - August 1, 2003

Monday, July 28:
Sele Finishes Fourth in Gold Cup, Team Blames Poor Performance
on Excessive Travel
All Gothed Out and Nowhere to Go: Subculture Festival Cancelled Over Area's Religious Fears
Poverty and Inequality Still Ravage Central America
U.S. Asks For Aid from Nicaraguan Prosecutors in Case Against Harris

Tuesday, July 29:
Guatemala Returns to Joint Central American Position In CAFTA, Market Access Negotiations Heat Up
ICE Unions Ask Congress to Investigate Deal With Arias Brothers
U.S. Import Inspectors to Teach Exporters About U.S. Regulations
Lack of U.S. Visa Ruins Brazilian Biker's Dream of Riding Up American Continent

Wednesday, July 30:
Congressional President Accused of Defaming C.R. Flag
Foreign Ministry Denounces Mortar Attacks on Police
Ban on Commercial Fishing in Nicoya Gulf Announced
Arias Foundation Denounces 'Remilitarization' of C.R.

Thursday, July 31:
C.A. and U.S. Finish First Chapter of CAFTA
Clínica Bíblica Expanding
Sele Climbs to 17 in FIFA Ranking

Friday, August 1:
Pacheco Under Fire for Campaign Finance Irregularities
C.R. to Bring Mostly Female Athletes to Pan-American Games
Honduran 'Environmental Army' Defends Trees

Week of August 4 - August 8, 2003

Monday, August 4:
Pacheco Open to Campaign Finance Probe
Sixth Round of CAFTA Talks Conclude
Police Notes from Pilgrimage

Tuesday, August 5:
Ramos Downplays Colombian Army Visit
Dundee Mother Claims Robbery, Death Threats Being Probed
Prices at Pump Rise by ¢10 a Liter

Wednesday, August 6:
Study: Laws Needed to Regulate Sale of Personal Information
Salvadoran Pneumonia Not a Threat for C.R.
Bora Heading to Honduras

Thursday, August 7:
911 Child Hotline Received 147 Calls in First 10 Days
Child Labor Revealed
Nighttime Security Increased in Parks

Friday, August 8:
Still No Charges Against Jailed U.S. Pedophile Suspect
Central Bank Expects 4% Economic Growth in 2003
Rape Suspect in 'Rosa' Case Maintains Innocence

Week of August 11 - August 15, 2003

Monday, August 11:
Harris Retains Big-Name Lawyer in Miami
Study Shows Weakening of Banana Sector
1,630 Stolen Vehicles in 2003

Tuesday, August 12:
PUSC Leaders Call for Unity, Governability
UCR Poll Shows C.R. by the Numbers
C.A. Troops Head to Iraq

Wednesday, August 13:
President's Chief Advisor: Economy Showing Strong Signs of Recovery
Foreign Minister Denies Role in Campaign Financing Scandal
Banana Sector Reports Strong Growth in First Half of Year

Thursday, August 14:
Lawyer Files For Legal Gay Wedding
Arias Asks Ortega to Focus On Nicaraguan Economy
Tico Sub-17 Team Debuts With Tie Against Nigeria

Friday, August 15:
Colombian Woman's Death Remains Unanswered
Radio, University Negotiations Shrouded in Silence
Police Confiscate Mortars in San José

Week of August 18 - August 22, 2003

Monday, August 18:
Freak Hail Storm Cancels La Liga's Season Opener
Coast Guard Graduates 18 New Officers
Alemán Threatens Hunger Strike

Tuesday, August 19:
Sampson, Bora to Battle for 2006 World Cup Birth
German Fraud Suspect Deported
UNICEF Launches C.A. Campaign Against Child Trafficking

Wednesday, August 20:
Ticos Advance to U-17 World Cup Quarterfinals
Cartago Ruins to be Restored
Tovar Expresses International Solidarity
New Regulator General Named

Thursday, August 21:
Campaign Donation Row Continues
Austria Beats Sele 2-0
ICE Asks for Price Hike

Friday, August 22:
Canopy Patent Holder Launches New Offensive
'Brothers' Client Detained on "Threat" Charge
UCR, Pan-American Health Organization To Form Gender and Health Info Database

Week of August 25 - August 29, 2003

Monday, August 25:
Pineapple Exports to Surpass Coffee
INCAE Named 'Best Business School in Latin America'
Organic Farmers Meet in Costa Rica

Tuesday, August 26:
Genesis Documents Opened by Judge
155 Species in Danger of Extinction in C.R.
Costa Rica to Host Banana Summit

Wednesday, August 27:
Government Tries to Overturn Shrimp Embargo
Obsessed Family Friend Murders Young Girl
C.A. Arms Control Eyed

Thursday, August 28:
America West Announces Non-Stop Service to San José from Phoenix
Finance Minister: Austerity Measures Working
Sele to Play China in Friendly

Friday, August 29:
Government Announces $25 Million Urban Renovation Project in Limón
New Orleans Delegation Visit to Discuss Cooperation Institute
'A Todo Dar' Dance Team Investigated

Monday, October 13:
Arias: Monopolies Must be Opened
World Bank Expresses Confidence in C.R.
Slumping Sele Loses 2-1 to South Africa

Tuesday, October 14:
Airport Back to Normal After Lighting Strike
Unions Plan March Against CAFTA
Indigenous Communities Await Land Titles

Wednesday, October 15:
Taiwan Denies Campaign Donations
Blame Game Between ICE, Finance Ministry
World Bank Urges Region to Invest More in AIDS Prevention

Thursday, October 16:
Finance Minister Retracts ICE Criticism
Prosecutor Asks for Jail Time for Canopy Death
Indians Ask for Inclusion, Respect

Friday, October 17:
42% of Central Americans 'Stuck' in Poverty
El Salvador's Foreign Minister Asks For Regional Trade Pact with Europe
Canopy Operator Guilty of Involuntary Homicide

Monday, October 20:
Eighth Round of CAFTA Negotiations Begins Today
Spanish "Drug Mule" Arrested at Airport
Airport Concession Annulment Sought
Condor Airlines Offers New Direct Flight from Berlin

Tuesday, October 21:
Anti-CAFTA March Draws Thousands
C.R. Leads Latin America in Press Freedom
C.A. Bets on European Tourism Market

Wednesday, October 22:
Country Aims to Crack Down on Terrorism
Rubén Blades to Perform at Benefit
Saprissa Favored in Regional Tournament

Thursday, October 23:
Costa Rica's Exports Rise 25% in 2003
Country Satisfied with CAFTA Round
Colombian 'Drug Mule' Busted at Airport

Friday, October 24:
Pacheco: Ticos Need More Self-Confidence
BID President to Visit Costa Rica
Tourism Seminar Offers Marketing Insight