HomeLabor Day protestsPHOTO REPORT: Marching on May 1 in Costa Rica

PHOTO REPORT: Marching on May 1 in Costa Rica

Thousands of Costa Rican workers on Friday participated in the annual May 1 march in the nation’s capital, San José.

Union members from various public institutions, political parties, environmentalists, musical bands and a group of self-described anarchists marched to demand better conditions for workers, a more just society, and better policies to help protect the environment.

The march began at 9 a.m. in Parque La Merced and continued along Avenida Segunda to the Legislative Assembly.

Trending Now

Costa Rica Ombudsman Condemns Justice Minister’s Prison Video

Costa Rica's ombudsman condemned a Justice Ministry video showing inmates on a prison floor. The minister says her opinion isn't binding.

Costa Rica Falls Six Places in FIFA Ranking After Two Losses

Costa Rica’s national soccer team has taken another hit after a rough start to the Concacaf Nations League, dropping six places in FIFA’s live...

Costa Rica Proposes Ending Electric Vehicle Tax Breaks

Anyone thinking about buying an electric vehicle in Costa Rica could eventually face a much higher tax bill under a new government proposal that...

Fernández Says “I Am the President” Amid Backlash Over Tovar Firing

President Laura Fernández has delivered her strongest defense yet of the sudden firing of Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar, warning her entire Cabinet that major...

US Military Plane Flies 45 Tons of Seized Drugs Out of Costa Rica

Costa Rica sent 45 tons of seized drugs to the US on a military jet after prosecutors said budget limits prevented destroying them at home.

Costa Rica loses to Haiti 2-0 in another Nations League setback

Costa Rica's national soccer team went to Jamaica last night needing a win, yet it came away with another loss. Haiti beat La Sele...

Costa Rica’s Rincón de la Vieja Shows Signs of Stronger Eruptions

Costa Rica's Rincón de la Vieja Volcano is showing several changes at the same time, prompting scientists to warn that eruptions could continue and...

Playa Blanca Stays Open for Now as Officials Map the Protected Wetland

Playa Blanca remains open despite a court order suspending access to its marine wetland. What SINAC and MINAE decide this week will set the rules.

U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica Denies Visa Rumors Involving Rodrigo Chaves

Last night, the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica rejected rumors that Washington had revoked visas belonging to serving government officials, following social media posts...
Loading…

Latest News from Costa Rica

Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Car Rentals
Costa Rica Travel Insurance
Costa Rica Travel