With the president backtracking on plans to allow a Brazilian company to renovate a major highway to the north, Costa Ricans want more answers on what comes next for the troubled project.
Lawmaker José María Villalta, a member of the legislative Energy and Environment Commission, called for a national discussion on the geothermal energy issue.
Brazilian company OAS is out of a contract to renovate the San José-San Ramón Highway. But the president vows to find a new solution to a road in need of expansion.
In a tit for tat, Costa Rican soccer officials say they’ll schedule a September World Cup qualifying match against the U.S. at Saprissa Stadium, an intimidating venue for visiting teams.
With the border-road scandal still fresh in Costa Ricans’ minds, the president faces more public discontent over a private concession that would charge drivers $8 in tolls.
