Costa Rica Redirects Funds from Childcare and Housing to Pensions

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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