24 Oct 2023 | 03:49 PM UTC
Costa Rica: Activists to hold protest in San Jose and other major cities Oct. 25
Anti-government activists to march in San Jose and other cities in Costa Rica, Oct. 25, to oppose the administration's policies.
Event
Activists affiliated with multiple organizations, including the National Roundtable for Social and Productive Dialogue (Mesa Nacional de Dialogo Social y Productivo), plan to demonstrate in San Jose and other locations throughout Costa Rica on Oct. 25. The goal of the protests is to oppose the policies of President Rodrigo Chaves' administration, including a demand for improvements in public education and healthcare, and the respect for autonomous institutions and the agricultural industry.
The main demonstration will take place in San Jose, starting at 09:00 in Plaza de la Democracia and ending outside the Presidential House in the Zapote District. Other protests are scheduled in downtown Limon and in Guanacaste, Puntarenas, and Perez Zeledon; details have not been confirmed. Protests will likely occur near government buildings, main roads, and downtown squares.
Significant transport disruptions and business disruptions are likely in the protest areas, especially in San Jose. Heightened security is also likely near government buildings. Clashes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid all protests as a precaution. Allow additional time to reach your destination if operating in San Jose Oct. 25. Strictly heed instructions from authorities.
