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Published Thursday, August 27, 2020
Protesters shot an explosive device
near Presidential House, says the
government
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
On Tuesday, in front of the Presidential House, during the protest organized by members of the National Rescue Movement, an explosive device was shot against units of the Traffic Police, according to the government.
"Given the acts of violence and the vandalism caused to units of the Traffic Police in the surroundings of the Presidential House, the government emphatically reiterates its rejection of any manifestation of violence," said Randall Otárola, government representative. "We always advocate for democratic dialogue for dispute covenant."
Authorities continue with the plan of being willing to dialogue with organizations to face "jointly the consequences caused by the covid-19 pandemic." A balance is sought between health measures and economic reopening," said the government in its statement.
According to Otárola, after analyzing the list of requirements made by the organization, a response will be provided.
On Tuesday, members of the National Rescue Movement organization, led by two former deputies, José Miguel Corrales and Célimo Guido, protested against the measures imposed by the government due to the state of national emergency from the pandemic.
The march began at 9 a.m. from San José downtown in Central Park, through Second Avenue to reach the Congress. The march continued to the Presidential House in Zapote District, where the leaders delivered their list of petitions.
According to former deputy Corrales, the goal of the peaceful march is to improve the production sector and the laws in the country.
Addressing President Carlos Alvarado, leaders requested the following:
- Increasing Social Security.
- A decree that orders banks and other financial organizations to give an extension of a two-year delayed period in the payment of all credits, retroactively beginning March 22, 2020, the day when the national emergency covid-19 was declared, until 2022.
- Reopening of the tourism and commerce sector. In other words, the lifting of all restrictions.
- Replace all restrictions by a mandatory commitment of citizens to follow the health guidelines ordered by the Ministry of Health, to avoid the spread of covid-19.
- Invest more in the police, which allows promoting Costa Rica internationally as a safe country destination.
- Discontinue with payments of the so-called luxury pensions from the capital of the national budget.
- Eliminate the positions of presidents and advisers in public institutions.
The organization is supported by representatives of various productive sectors of the country such as fishery, agriculture, transportation, tourism, entrepreneurs, bars and restaurants, among others, they said.
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