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Tax reform bill passes first debate; strike will continue

The Tico Times -
Costa Rica’s controversial fiscal reform proposal took a step toward becoming law Friday evening when the Legislative Assembly approved the bill after a lengthy first debate.
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Sparks of violence on third day of tax-reform protests

The Tico Times -
Violence broke out on the third day of tax-reform protests in Costa Rica. Protesters confronted police outside the Legislative Assembly in San José on Wednesday afternoon and students clashed with police outside the University of Costa Rica later that night.
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