The president's announcement came as the Legislative Assembly discussed a government proposal to cut 15% of the government's highest wages, including those of lawmakers.
The president of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado, announced on Wednesday an effort to strengthen governance in response to a scandal over suspicions of breach of private information that caused several resignations in his cabinet.
Costa Rica is struggling with a sharp escalation in vehicle thefts, a trend that shows no signs of slowing. The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ)...