As part of an agreement signed by the Presidency in the northern canton of Guatuso, Alajuela, the government agreed not to introduce new taxes against the poorest Costa Ricans; to limit luxury pensions; and to cut public spending.
The Public Security Ministry (MSP) says drug traffickers have instigated violence between protesters and police at various roadblocks throughout Costa Rica.
Costa Rica announced 20 new coronavirus-related deaths over the past day for a total of 1,024, according to official data released Wednesday afternoon by the Health Ministry.