Costa Rica Approves Budget Shift From Childcare and Housing Programs

Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly has given final approval to an extraordinary budget that redirects ₡70 billion (about $154 million) previously assigned to childcare, nutrition and housing programs toward pensions and other social assistance. Lawmakers approved the measure in a 30–24 vote, with the governing Pueblo Soberano party providing the votes needed for passage. Legislators from […] The post Costa Rica Approves Budget Shift From Childcare and Housing Programs appeared first on The Tic...

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