Diario Extra is a tabloid newspaper in Costa Rica, established in 1978 and the first issue was released on September 18 of that year.
La Extra is one of the most highly read newspapers in Costa Rica, having the largest number of copies printed daily in the country.
It is notable for its use of red ink in headlines and for its inclusion of more left-wing political voices in its editorial section than other Costa Rican newspapers.
[citation needed] La Extra was founded in the late 1970s, originally containing pictures of semi-nude women on the front page in order to increase circulation.
One of its most read sections is called "Sentimientos en Conflicto" (Translated as "Conflicting Feelings"), a popular spin-off of a Dear Abby US-style column.