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No road blockades reported as of late Monday morning

The Public Security Ministry (MSP) on Monday reported no known blockades on Costa Rican roads and highways. 

Amidst setbacks, Costa Rica seeks to dialogue to resolve serious fiscal crisis

Costa Rica seeks a way out of its severe fiscal crisis through a national dialogue among all sectors of the country, in the midst of setbacks after the collapse of the first call for broad negotiations.

More than a quarter of Costa Rican households living in poverty: Details

Poverty in Costa Rica reached 26.2% of households, the highest level since 1992, amid the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Poverty rate rises in Costa Rica to highest level in decades

The last time that Costa Rica registered such a high level of poverty was in 1992, when it reached 29.4%.

Dialogue on Costa Rica’s financial future fails before it begins

A planned round table between President Carlos Alvarado, lawmakers and various community leaders to discuss Costa Rica’s financial future was canceled before it could begin. 

Supreme Court condemns Costa Rican government for not lifting road blocks

The roadblocks in Costa Rica broke out Wednesday, September 30, in rejection of a government proposal to negotiate an agreement with the IMF.

Known road blockades in Costa Rica (October 13)

As of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, the following spots are blocked by protesters in Costa Rica, according to information provided by the Public Security Ministry.

‘We are a country of dialogue and peace, but also of laws,’ Alvarado says after violence

Costa Rica President Carlos Alvarado condemned an outbreak of violence outside Casa Presidencial on Monday that occurred when protesters attempted to break through a police cordon.

Dozens arrested as march in San José turns violent

Twenty-eight people were arrested Monday afternoon when a march to Casa Presidencial turned violent, the Public Security Ministry said.

Hundreds march in Costa Rica against new taxes, agreement with IMF

The demonstrations are meant to pressure the Costa Rican government into a plan that doesn't include new taxes.

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