Here is a collection of links about the ongoing situation with DR-CAFTA and Costa Rica. Costa Rica is the only country not to yet ratify the Dominican Republic - Central America Free Trade Agreement.

Many Costa Ricans Still Favour CAFTA - Poll data saying that most Costa Rican would vote in favour of DR-CAFTA, though the number is still 45 percent with 23 percent undecided (which is up from 18 percent).

Catholic church worried DR-CAFTA will split the country - church leaders are calling for tolerance for those on both sides of what is a divisive issue for the country.

Costa Ricans worried about water privatisation - Via Prensa Latina, Costa Rican are worried about water becoming more of a commodity.

Costa Rica’s opposition leader wants renegotiation - Opposition leader Solis wants to renegotiate DR-CAFTA (at least Costa Rica’s part) in order to add Labour and Environmental standards.

Telecommunications, as noted in our report, is one of the central issues of DR-CAFTA. Costa Rica’s telecoms infrastructure is one of great pride for Costa Rica, and the idea of having it privatised brings up strong feelings.

Costa Rica’s citizens will be voting directly on whether or not to approve DR-CAFTA.