Week of January 09 - 13, 2006

Monday, January 09:
PAC Grows with Unity Support
Young Talent Takes to the Court At 42 nd Copa del Café Tennis Tournament
President of World Conservation Union (IUCN) Studies Costa Rica's Environmental Model

Tuesday, January 10:
Education Ministry Announces 2005 Goals
Boy Shot from a Car in Limón Remains In Critical Condition
Negotiations Failed for Soccer's Christian Bolaños Between Saprissa and Liverpool 

Wednesday, January 11:
Nature Air Flight Breaks Off Wing During Take-Off From Puerto Jiménez
Libertarian Movement Announces Platform
U.S. Expects to Finish Investigation of Tico Shot in Miami in Six Months

Thursday, January 12:
U.S. Representative Dan Burton Visits Costa Rica
Arias Refuses to Debate with Solís
World's Largest Cruise Ship Cancels Visit to Costa Rica

Friday, January 13:
Investigation Reveals 11-Year-Old Was Shot by 14-Year-Old in Limón
Romanian Accused of Drug Trafficking, Fraud Detained in Heredia
Wanchope To Play in Heredia Closing Tournament 

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Week of January 16 - 20, 2006

Monday, January 16:
Children's and Adolescents' Rights Code, Parental Responsibility Law Translated into Bribrí
Mysterious Object in Sky Draws Crowds in San José
Woman Police Officer Detained For Distributing Drugs in Women's Prison
Protest Planned by Civil Movement

Tuesday, January 17:
Civic Movement Protests Privatization Of Vehicle Inspection
Two U.S. Citizens Missing After Plane Disappears
Preventive Alert Declared Because of Rains in Costa Rica

Wednesday, January 18:
Missing Plane Found, Two U.S. Citizens Dead
Development Institute Defends Its Lunchtime Spending
Candidates Wage Numbers War With Web Pages 

Thursday, January 19:
San José Municipality Warns Against Contaminated Bread Sold in Streets
Traffic Police Get Stricter Along Tourist Routes
Church Announces It's Not Neutral In Politics and Calls for Debate 

Friday, January 20:
NASA Aircraft Takes Off from Juan Santamaría Airport
Foreign Trade Ministry Reports Banner Year, New Strategies
Investigation Reveals Police Could Have Stopped Fatal Dog Attack

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Week of January 23 - 27, 2006

Monday, January 23:
Legislative Candidates Sign Transparency Agreement
Costa Rican Wins Junior Division of Pan American Surf Games
Spaniard Detained for at Juan Santamaría Airport For Alleged Possession of Cocaine

Tuesday, January 24:
Pacheco Promises Overdue Road Maintenance
Three Adults Drown Saving Children in River
Palmares Festivities Concluded with No Deaths or Highway Injuries

Wednesday, January 25:
Authorities Attempt to Demolish Manuel Antonio Landmark
Study Finds Air Quality Declined Over Two-Year Period
33,721 Naturalized Foreigners Eligible to Vote in Feb. 5 Elections

Thursday, January 26:
Grandmother and Three Children Drown in Sarapiquí River
Central Bank Announces 2006 Monetary Policy
Spanish Ex-President González: Latin America 's Destiny Will Change

Friday, January 27:
Central Pacific Hotels To Reduce Energy Use
Flag Football Qualifier On This Weekend
Calderón Says He'll Run For President, Calls Pacheco “Incapable”

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Week of January 30 - February 03, 2006

Monday, January 30:
Arias Campaigns With a “Walk Toward the Future”
Soccer Star Drowns While Swimming in Caribbean 
Franklin Chang to Open Lab For Plasma Rocket in July

Tuesday, January 31:
New Business Fills Yellow-Pages Void
Winners of Science and Technology Prizes Announced
Tourist Drowns at Pacific Beach, Soccer Star's Body Found on Caribbean

Wednesday, February 01:
New Biotechnology Center Unveiled
Interpol Arrests Wanted U.S. Citizen, Costa Rica Extradites Two Others
United States Donates Computers To Special Investigation police

Thursday, February 02:
Guevara Files Complaint Against Arias with TSE
MOPT Reviews Cost of Vehicle Inspection
Coffee Prices Rose Last Year 

Friday, February 03:
General Elections to be Held Sunday
Three-Day Election Day Prohibition Begins at Midnight Friday
Solis Gains Popularity in Polls
January Inflation Registers at 1.17%

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Week of February 06 - 10, 2006

Monday, February 06:
Close Election Still Undetermined, Vote Counting Continues
Children Cast Their Vote for President
Election Day Sees Low Voter Turnout

Tuesday, February 07:
Future President Still Unknown
TSE to Count Each Vote by Hand
Isla del Coco Holds First Election

Wednesday, February 08:
Uncertainty Over Whether Provisional Vote Counts Will Be Released
U.S. Ambassador Reacts To National Elections
Nicaraguans File Complaint Against Costa Rica

Thursday, February 09:
TSE Continues Counting Votes From Sunday's Election
Gov't, Teachers Disagree on Outcome of School-Year Kickoff
Police Commissioner to Study at US Military Institute

Friday, February 10:
Vote Counting Continues, Candidates React 
Police Arrest Sex Crime Suspect As He Left His Voting Station Sunday
CAFTA Postponed in Congress Until Winner of Presidential Election is Known

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Week of February 13 - 17, 2006

Monday, February 13:
New Campaign Against Child Sex Trade Launched
Six Dead and 15 Wounded In Bus Accident
Votes from 24% of Precincts Recounted as of Friday

Tuesday, February 14:
Drivers in Saturday's Fatal Bus Accident In Preventive Detention
New Business Chamber Connects Nicaragua, Costa Rica
Sweden's Johan Axgren Wins Costa Rican Open Golf Tournament in Tiebreaker

Wednesday, February 15:
PAC Alleges Irregularities in Recount
“Wear Your Seatbelt” Program Wins International Award
Postal Workers Plan Strike Tomorrow

Thursday, February 16:
Child Obesity Concerns Authorities
Officials Investigate Boat That Sank Near Tortuguero
Costa Rican Businesses to Participate In Commercial Fair in Puerto Rico

Friday, February 17:
Assembly Approves Tax Plan In First Debate
INAMU Launches Campaign To Prevent Domestic Violence
Authorities Investigate Passengers From Boat That Sank in Tortuguero 
Costa Rican Police Officer Arrested in Nicaragua Freed Yesterday

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Week of February 20 - 24, 2006

Monday, February 20:
Only Coastal Provinces Remain In Manual Recount
World's Largest Cruise Ship Arrives to Caldera
Guatemalan Driver in Bus Accident Released from Prison, Prohibited from Leaving Costa Rica

Tuesday, February 21:
TSE Predicts Manual Vote Count Finished Wednesday
International Forum Presents Advantages of Transgenics
January Exports Increase By 7.8% 

Wednesday, February 22:
PANI: Sex Offenders Shouldn't Work with Children
Telecommunication Executives Convene in Costa Rica
Nicaraguan Foreign Minister To Meet with President of Court in The Hague

Thursday, February 23:
Arias Unofficial Winner in Feb. 5 Elections, Country Awaits Tribunal's Official Declaration
Four Arrested in Protest At Casa Presidencial
Beckenbauer Wishes Costa Rica Luck in World Cup, Except in the Inaugural Match

Friday, February 24:
Blue Flag Program Goes International
North American Fugitive Extradited
Alleged Attempt to Shoot Costa Rican Journalist

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Week of February 27 - March 03, 2006

Monday, February 27:
President Not Likely Declared This Week
500 Kilograms of Cocaine Confiscated In Vegetable Truck
German Vice Minister Visits Costa Rica 
Earthquake Felt on Caribbean Coast 

Tuesday, February 28:
Rescued Sloth Passes Away
Drug Control Police Seize Plane In Southern Zone
Pacheco Remarks on 11.2% Annual Growth of Tourism

Wednesday, March 01:
Tribunal Evaluates Election Complaints
Tico Singer-Songwriter Wins Big in Chile
Iowa Representatives Seek Business Opportunities in Costa Rica 

Thursday, March 02:
Truckers' Strike Ends at Border
La Gaceta Turns 128
PeopleSupport to Initiate Operations In Costa Rica This Month

Friday, March 03:
Drug Control Institute Defends Ability to Combat Money Laundering
Study on Renewable Energy Shows Potential for Region
February Inflation Registers at 0.89%

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Week of March 06 - 10, 2006

Monday, March 06:
Solis Asks Country to Accept Arias as President
Foundation for the Blind Working with PANI
MAG to Slaughter Loose Cattle

Tuesday, March 07:
Costa Ricans Detained Upon Entering Mexico
Infant Mortality Increased in 2005 
Trade Ministry Launches World Cup Web Site 

Wednesday, March 08:
Arias Officially Named President, Says Poor are Priority
Red Taxis Storm Legislative Assembly
INAMU Celebrates International Women's Day

Thursday, March 09:
Red Cross Lobbies for Extra Funding
Study Focuses on Women Working in Informal Labor Sector
U.S. Allows Costa Rican Pepper Exports

Friday, March 10:
Meningitis Takes Two Lives
Two Drown at Pacific Coast Beaches
Parties Elect Legislative Leaders

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Week of March 13 - 17, 2006

Monday, March 13:
Canadian Billionaire's Mansion Raided
Liberation Celebrates Arias' Victory
President of U.S. Galaxy Soccer Team Dies on Flight from Costa Rica

Tuesday, March 14:
Desamparados Municipal Workers Strike
Drug Control Police Detain Jamaican at Juan Santamaría Airport
Guatemala Wins 214 Medals In Central American Games  

Wednesday, March 15:
Japanese Embassy Provides New Schools in Chirripó
New Immigration Policies Approved For Foreign Investors 
Costa Rica Wants to Finish Negotiations With Panama

Thursday, March 16:
Retail Giant Forms Wal-Mart Centroamérica
Meteorology Experts Gather in San Joséfor Flash Flood Forecasting Workshop
Results of Manual Vote Recount Reveal Arias Will Govern Without Congressional Majority 

Friday, March 17:
Public Health Ministry Launches AIDS Prevention Campaign
Alleged Guerilla Arrested in San José
Exports Increased 14% In First Two Months of 2006
New Nicaraguan Ambassador Sworn In

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Week of March 20 - 24, 2006

Monday, March 20:
$1.4 Million Seized From Alleged Guerrilla
First Lady Inaugurates Playground In Zapote
San José Bus Routes Set to Change Today
Luxury Constructions along Pacific Coast Increase 85%

Tuesday, March 21:
Japanese Embassy Donates To Help Control Dengue
CAFTA ‘Funeral' Staged in San José
First Day of New Routes in San José Sees Relatively Smooth Traffic Flow
Costa Rican Businesses on Commercial Mission to Canada 

Wednesday, March 22:
Domestic Violence Bill Approved For Fifth Time
Lincoln School Breaks Ground on Construction of New School
Foreigners Get New I.D. Cards
Number of Nesting Leatherbacks Doubles This Season

Thursday, March 23:
Sala IV Rules Against Tax Bill Procedure
MOPT to Consider Changing New Bus Routes
International Tasters Choose Coffee for Online Auction 
Small Tremor Shakes Central Valley Residents

Friday, March 24:
Officials Investigate Abandoned Truck Containing 16 Kilograms of Cocaine
Arias Will Ask United States to Prioritize Poverty, Not Just Terrorism
Mango Harvest Threatened By Heavy Wind and Rain
Costa Rican Scientists Create Computer Chip At German University

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Week of March 27 - 31, 2006

Monday, March 27:
British Crime Experts Visit to Discuss Online Child Pornography
Access to Poás Volcano Restricted After Eruptions
Arias and Solís Begin Dialogue
Cell Phone Earnings Increase 142%

Tuesday, March 28:
Goodwill Flight Lands at Juan Santamaría Airport
Seven Sex Offenders Arrested
Nicaraguan and Australian Ambassadors Present Credentials
Tico Surfers Compete in World Qualifying Series In Huntington Beach , California

Wednesday, March 29:
Long-Awaited Sewer Project Gets Financial Support
U.S. Trade Representative Reminds Arias CAFTA is Not Negotiable
Poás to Remain Closed Until At Least Thursday
Tamarindo Tourists Help Fund Environmental Efforts
Tickets for Imperial Festival Good for Both Days

Thursday, March 30:
Program Seeks to “Open Doors” to Technology for Youth
Plans to Improve Port Caldera Approved
Authorities Search For Alleged Murderer Fronting as Diplomat
Flooding in Limón Caused by Rains Abnormal to Season
One of Top 10 Tico Fugitives Most Wanted by Interpol Arrested in United States

Friday, March 31:
Ombudsman's Office Warns CAFTA Requires Further Study
Poll: Income Inequality Has Grown
Three Alleged Carjackers Apprehended

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Week of April 03 - 07, 2006

Monday, April 03:
Hospital Denies Kidney Theft, Asks Canadian to Apologize
Arias Receives Presidential Credentials 
U.N.-Sponsored Workshop Focuses on Youth, Sexual Health
Commercial Deficit Increased 34.1% So Far in 2006 

Tuesday, April 04:
Naked Man Detained In Front of The Tico Times
Poás Volcano Opened But Access Controlled
Foreign Trade Ministry Encourages Investment Projects
$4.5 Million Hospital Inaugurated
Use of Ricardo Saprissa StadiumSuspended for International Games

Wednesday, April 05:
Legislators Discuss U.N. Millennium Development Goals
ICE Says CAFTA Will Negatively Affect Telecommunications
Tourism Sector Speaks Out about Infrastructure Deficiencies
March Inflation Registers at 0.17%

Thursday, April 06:
Groups Gather to Support Ombudswoman Against Criticism
Californian Wines Week to Conquest Costa Rican Market
More Buses Scheduled to Operate During Holy Week
UNA Celebrates International Day of Physical Activity With Six-Kilometer Walk

Friday, April 07:
National Theater Goes Virtual With Microsoft-Supported Project
Extra Police on the Roads, Dry Law in Effect During Semana Santa
Arias Names Future Ministry of the Environment and Energy
Central American Business Leaders On Commercial Mission to China
Gov't Reschedules Juan Santamaría Holiday

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Week of April 18 - 21, 2006

Tuesday, April 18:
33 Deaths During Semana Santa
Costa Rica's Gas the Most Expensive in Central America
Spanish Man Arrested with Six Kilograms of Cocaine
Tica Surfer Reaches Finals in International Surf Competition

Wednesday, April 19:
Pacheco Predicts Dark Days Ahead
Emergency Simulation Planned at Juan Santamaría International Airport
Caribbean Port Workers Protest to Demand Salary Increase
Central American Forum on Sustainable Democracy to be Held in Panama

Thursday, April 20:
Leaders Rally for Costa Rican Indigenous Day
Renovated Melico Salazar Theater Reopens
Sixth Annual Robert August Surf & Turf Raises $20,000 for Costa Rica Charities
Two Men Arrested With 62 Kilograms of Cocaine

Friday, April 21:
Plans Announced for Arias' Inauguration
Environment Ministry Suspends Earth Day Celebration
Police Take Control of Caribbean Ports After This Week's Protests
Record Exports in First Quarter of This Year
International Poetry Festival To Unite 16 Poets

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Week of April 24 - 28, 2006

Monday, April 24:
Environment Minister Surfaces In Corcovado National Park
Expert Advises Costa Rica To Protect Against Avian Flu
Increase in Costa Rica 's Electricity Rates Approved
Saprissa Defeats Alajuela To Become National Soccer Champions
Today Show Rescheduled for April 24

Tuesday, April 25:
Health Ministry Report Finds Gender Discrepancies in Health Care
Fire in Heredia Kills Four
Earthquake Felt in Central Pacific, Central Valley
Public Security Ministry Promotes Community Security Program
Unionists Ask Arias to Seek Oil Agreement with Chávez

Wednesday, April 26:
North American and Canadian Indigenous Leaders
Meet With Costa Rican Indigenous Groups
Shantytown Eviction Sparks Protest
Week of World Action Calls for Equal Opportunities in Education
Technical Schools Receive ¢1.7 Billion from Training Institute

Thursday, April 27:
Foreign Minister Assures San Juan River Case is Ready
Woman Killed by San José 's Train
Sala IV Declares Domestic Violence Law Unconstitutional
Salvadoran Expert Studies Poás Volcano

Friday, April 28:
Arias Announces Cabinet
German Producers in Costa Rica To Check out Organic Produce
Two Wanted Costa Ricans Arrested in the United States
Tourism Fair Hopes to Generate $120 Million

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Week of May 01 - 05, 2006

Monday, May 01:
Protests Against CAFTA Expected Today
Sales of Banana and Pineapple Create Growth for Agricultural Sector
Urban Art Festival Celebrates San José as Latin American-Iberian Cultural Capital
Tica Mistakenly Crowned Miss World

Tuesday, May 02:
Expats Protest Iraq War
New Legislature Assumes Office 
Two Earthquakes Rock Southern Zone
24 Costa Rican Players Chosen for World Cup in Germany

Wednesday, May 03:
Finance Minister Presents Positive Final Report
IBM to Expand its Operations In Costa Rica
Judicial Investigation Police Arrest Alleged Crack Dealers
Newly Elected president of Congress Says Pacheco Maintained Peace, Stability 

Thursday, May 04:
U.S., Costa Rican Journalists Discuss Freedom of Expression
National Statistics and Census Institute Conducts Survey on Health Care Costs
Costa Ricans To Pay 15% More for Electricity
April Inflation Registers at 0.43%
National Museum Celebrates 119 th Birthday

Friday, May 05:
Police Force to Double, Plus New Tourism Unit
Solar Energy Fair Shows Off the Sun's Power
Unions Raise Issues For Arias Administration
Roads Closed Sunday and Monday For Inauguration Ceremony

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Week of May 08 - 12, 2006

Monday, May 08:
International Guests Arrive For Arias' Inauguration Today
Streets Blocked, Government Offices Closed For Inauguration Ceremony
Artists Protest to Keep National Cultural Center
Gas to Increase 10%
Costa Rica Ranks 69th in Information Technology

Tuesday, May 09:
Arias Returns to Presidency
U.S. First Lady Sets Sights on Literacy
Chávez Cancels Plans to Attend Arias' Inauguration
Engineering Students Represent Costa Rica at Intel Fair in Indiana

Wednesday, May 10:
New Security Minister Begins With Changes in San José, Airport
Rainy Season Commences
Arias Meets with Organization of American States 
Foreign Minister Plans to Meet with Venezuela 's Chávez in Vienna

Thursday, May 11:
Arenal Eruption Creates Lava Avalanche
Biodiesel-Fueled Cars to Stop in Costa Rica Along Transcontinental Journey 
Central Valley , South and Central Pacific Under Green Alert until Rains Let Up
Cosecha de Oro Auction Lets the World Bid on Costa Rican Coffee 

Friday, May 12:
Contest Winner Invents Magnets To Keep Sharks Out of Fishing Nets
Costa Ricans Arrested In U.S., Italy
Manuel Antonio Hotels Study Water-Saving Measures
UNA Graduates 200-Plus Students From Country's Poorest Areas

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Week of May 15 - 19, 2006

Monday, May 15:
120 People Arrested in San José Friday During Police Operation to Crack Down on Crime
Gas Prices Increase More Than 10%
Costa Rica to Host Central American Surf Championship
42% of Costa Ricans Say CAFTA Should be a Referendum Issue

Tuesday, May 16:
Four Men Accused of Pavas Robberies Arrested
European Delegation to Seek Costa Rican Exports
Historic Spanish Ship to Arrive To Limón
Trial for Death of Costa Rican Journalist Begins
Costa Rica Finalizes List of Players In World Cup

Wednesday, May 17:
10 Arrested in U.S. and Costa Rica, $20 million Seized from Suspected Fraud Operation
Legislator Proposes Change To Allow Absentee Votes
More Cruise Ships Visited This Year than Last
Costa Rican Carrots to be Exported to Trinidad and Tobago

Thursday, May 18:
EXPOTUR In Full Swing
Health Minister Presents Tibás Trash Strategy
Costa Rica Asks to be Excluded From Iraq War Coalition
Canadian Arrested for Fraud

Friday, May 19:
Public Works and Transport Ministry Plans for Extensive Road Repairs
Police Presence Increased in Limón 
Kaplan Medical Center to Offer Training For U.S. Board Exams 
Foreign Minister Attending Regional Immigration Conference

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Week of May 22 - 26, 2006

Monday, May 22:
Citizens' Calls Lead to Arrests Of Suspected Drug Dealers
Earthquake Shakes Southwestern Pacific Zone
Peace Corps Volunteers To Work in Community Development
Costa Rica to Host First Artificial Cornea Transplant in Central America
Costa Rica Victorious in First World Cup Practice Game

Tuesday, May 23:
San José Sewer Project Sent to Executive Branch
Judicial Investigation Police Warn Against Fraud
Hurricanes Could Affect Costa Rica this Season
Fuel Consumption Remains High Despite Increasing Prices

Wednesday, May 24:
Chief Prosecutor Travels to Washington D.C. For Press Conference on Fraud-Targeting Initiative
Fifth Earthquake this Month Felt in Southern Zone, San José
Study Finds High Incidence Of Software Pirating in Latin America
Commercial Deficit Up 36.8% in First Quarter
Starwood Hotels To Open Resort Here

Thursday, May 25:
Government Announces Scholarship Program
Gay Community Outraged by Court's Rejection of Same-Sex Marriage 
Conjoined Twins Seek Medical Attention in United States
Costa Rica Promotes Its Products in Germany

Friday, May 26 :
Transport Ministry to Fine Unlicensed Taxi Drivers
Inter-American Development Bank Recommends Costa Rica Approve CAFTA
Dominican Arrested at Juan Santamaría Airport With Mexican Passport
Peruvian Art on Display Via Satellite

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Week of May 29 - June 02, 2006

Monday, May 29:
Indigenous Leaders Meet with Legislators, Casa Presidencial
Five Suspects Arrested in Death of Pregnant Woman
Flute Festival Returns to San José
Authorities Prepare For Hurricane Season

Tuesday, May 30:
Public Security Ministry Audit Confirms Missing Weapons
Public Works and Transport Ministry Urges Citizens to Keep Streets Clean 
Central American Film Festival Spotlights Marine Life
Costa Rican Foreign Minister Congratulates Colombia 's Uribe on Reelection

Wednesday, May 31:
Youth Soccer Teams Headed to World Cup 
Public Education Minister Responds to Debate on Students' Appearances 
Police Confiscate 400 Kilos of Cheese
Union Members Meet with Arias, Express Opposition to CAFTA

Thursday, June 01:
Highway Repair Plans Face Costly Delays
Three Arrested for Allegedly Kidnapping Taxi Driver, Running into Police Officer
UNICEF Conference Addresses The Rights of Indigenous Youth
Government to Take Action in Case of Tico Killed in U.S. Airport

Friday, June 02:
National Security Commission Created
Costa Rica Presents Campaign To Attract German Tourism
11 Countries Meet to Discuss Emergency Procedures
524 Earthquakes Shake Costa Rica in May
Costa Rica Agrees Iran Should Stop Uranium Enrichment

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Week of June 05 - June 09, 2006

Monday, June 05:
Japanese Embassy Donates Musical Instruments, Garbage Truck
Police Discover 30 Kilos of Heroine In Tires of Abandoned Car
Latin American Small and Medium Tourism Businesses Gather for Conference in Costa Rica
Inflation Registers 4.3% in First Five Months of Year

Tuesday, June 06:
Public Security Ministry Finds Missing Weapons from Guácimo 
Group Hopes to Nominate Abel Pacheco For Nobel Peace Prize
Poás Volcano Produces Stream of Sulfur
Rains Lead to Preventive Alert For Central Valley and Northern Pacific

Wednesday, June 07:
Strikes, Protests Planned for Today
Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) Employees Arrested for Allegedly Robbing Cell Phone Lines 
Arias Arrives to Geneva For Two-Day Visit 
Brazilian Petroleum Company to Train National Oil Refinery in Safety 

Thursday, June 08:
Workers March for Collective Bargaining Rights
Artists, Culture Minister Discuss Moving Casa Presidencial to National Cultural Center
Two Police Officers Arrested For Allegedly Accepting Bribe
Arias Speaks against Arms Trade During United Nations Summit

Friday, June 09:
Country’s Eyes on Germany For Opening Game of World Cup
Costa Rica Arena Promotes Exports, Culture
Study Examines Children Working in Agriculture
Four Men Accused of Stealing Electrical Cable
San José Building Catches Fire
New Ambassadors to Panama, Guatemala And United Nations Announced

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Week of June 12 - June 16, 2006

Monday, June 12:
Costa Rica Wins, Despite Loss In World Cup Opener
Two U.S. Tourists Drown, Two Missing on the Pacific Coast
Heavy Rains Cause Landslides and Flooding On the Central Pacific

Tuesday, June 13:
Environmentalists use World Cup Theme to Send Anti Pineapple Expansion Message
Politicians and Soccer Stars Hit the Catwalk for Children with HIV-AIDS
Costa Rican Ambassador Decorated in Taiwan

Wednesday, June 14:
Costa Rican Authorities Find Third Body In Search for Missing Students and Teacher
First Steps Scheduled for CAFTA, Tax Plan
Jazz Café Hosts Dutch Ensemble

Thursday, June 15:
Supreme Court Orders Zoo to Improve Unhealthy Conditions
Authorities Report Meningitis Cases
Costa Ricans Speak Out on Immigration
World Cup Propels Investment in Publicity

Friday, June 16:
Costa Rica Loses Critical World Cup Match
International Organization Requests Change to Costa Rican Press Law
Latin American Fruit and Coffee Producers Demand Better Prices

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Week of June 19 - June 23, 2006

Monday, June 19:
Last Drowned Body Found in Beach Tragedy
Court Orders End to State Liquor Monopoly
ICE Signs Contract with GBM for Advanced Internet Service 
Regulatory Authority Uses Theater To Teach Kids About Public Services 
Two Arrested for Allegedly Selling Turtle Meat 

Tuesday, June 20:
Arias Comments on Papal Audience
Alleged Drug-Trafficking “Mules” Arrested at Juan Santamaría International Airport
Costa Rica to Participate in Basketball Tournament in Panama
Two Earthquakes Register on Caribbean Slope

Wednesday, June 21:
National Soccer Team Heads Home Empty-Handed
May Exports Show 17.2% Increase Over Last Year
International Festival Brings Music to Costa Rica
Nicaragua Could Receive $700 million In Remittances This Year
Foreign Services Department of Immigration Office Closed

Thursday, June 22:
Prosecutor's Office Advises Calderón Of Charges Against Him
White House: Iraq Coalition List Can't Be Changed
94-Year-Old Man Dies From Africanized Bee Stings 
20 Families Evicted Due to Strong Waves Return to Their Pacific-Coast Homes 

Friday, June 23:
Costa Rica Arena Scores In Promoting Country at World Cup
La Fortuna Hotels Implement Energy-Saving Techniques
Japanese Embassy Donates Funds for Ventilators To Calderón Guardia Hospital
Fiscal Deficit Down 38.13% From January to May

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Week of June 26 - June 30, 2006

Monday, June 26:
Festival Exhibits Refugee Small Business Owners
Police Arrest Alleged Drug Dealer
Book Festival Promotes Latin American Authors
U.S. Sub-Secretary of State to Meet with Arias

Tuesday, June 27:
Cocaine Allegedly Disguised As Heart of Palm for International Transport
Costa Rican Women Face Labor Disadvantages
Training Institute Holds Workshops for Indigenous People
Government Plans to Open Bidding for Liberia Airport Expansion

Wednesday, June 28:
Country Takes Action to Prevent Dengue
Fuel Prices to Increase 5-9%
Costa Rica Hopes to Export Chickens to United States
Actor Matthew McConaughey On Vacation in Puerto Viejo

Thursday, June 29:
Immigration Law Faces New Scrutiny
Canadian Man Shoots Friend, Commits Suicide
Puerto Rican Business Owners Look Toward Trade with Costa Rica
National Tourism Chamber Poll Studies Ticos' July Vacations
Latin American-Iberian Mayors To Meet in Costa Rica

Friday, June 30:
Central Valley, Northern Zone and Caribbean Slope Under Green, Preventive Alert
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Here to Celebrate Canada Day
Rice Farmers Hold Second National Convention
At Least 53 Textile Companies Have Left Costa Rica Since 2001

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Week of July 03 - July 07, 2006

Monday, July 03:
Rains Lead to Alerts, Evacuations, One Death in Northern Zone, Caribbean Slope
Nicaraguan Candidate Dies of Heart Attack
U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section Undergoing Renovation

Tuesday, July 04:
U.S. Embassy Celebrates 4th of July With Luncheon Showcasing Philanthropy 
Foreigners Invest More Than $400 Million in Real Estate in Past Two Years

Wednesday, July 05:
Vatican Promotes Dialogue In Letter to Tico Bishops
South Korean Business Owners Seek To Increase Trade with Costa Rica

Thursday, July 06:
Trade Ministry Reports On Doha Round Standstill
Opponents of Tuna Farm Act to Stop Project
Caja Alerts Tourists To Watch Out for Dengue 

Friday, July 07:
Agriculture Ministry Asks Central America To Lift Ban on Tico Chicken
Caribbean-Slope, Northern and Southern Pacific Zones Under Green, Preventive Alert
Internet Service May Be Interrupted This Weekend

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Week of July 10 - July 14, 2006

Monday, July 10:
Lawyers Convicted of Trafficking Guatemalan Babies
Industrial and Agricultural Exports Remain Strong

Tuesday, July 11:
Two Women Arrested For Allegedly Hiding Cocaine in Their Wigs
Costa Rica Celebrates World Population Day

Wednesday, July 12:
Videoconference Orients Journalists on Avian Flu
Arias Criticizes European Union

Thursday, July 13:
Hospital Employee Accused of Arson In Calderón Guardia Hospital Fire
Study Finds Costa Rica Third Happiest Country in World

Friday, July 14:
Authorities Investigate Death Of U.S. Citizen in Nosara
Latin American-Iberian Mayors Meet in San José

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Week of July 17 - July 21, 2006

Monday, July 17: