Teachers to protest in downtown San José on Thursday morning
Teachers will hold a strike at San José’s Parque Central at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday.
The protest organized by National Association of Educators and other unions hope to compel the government to withdraw the current draft of the bill on tax reform. The bill aims to reduce fiscal deficit by collecting taxes on public spending. The teachers also want to be paid a higher salary and have a clear definition on Costa Rica’s “fair salary” policy.
The strike will move through Avenida 2 toward the Legislative Assembly. Approximately 5,000 people are expected at the demonstration.
You may be interested
Costa Rica’s equine plasma coronavirus treatment not as effective as initially hoped
Alejandro Zúñiga - November 25, 2020Treating coronavirus patients with an antibody-rich serum made from horse plasma hasn't produced the desired results, Costa Rican authorities said.…
Costa Rica will offer ‘safe entry’ to Nicaraguans seeking asylum
AFP - November 25, 2020Costa Rica will try to improve protections for thousands of Nicaraguans who request asylum or refuge in the country through…
Shirley Cruz golazo nominated for Goal of the Year award
Alejandro Zúñiga - November 25, 2020Shirley Cruz's golazo with the Costa Rica women's national team has been selected as one of the world's best this…
