VOICED : Continua huelga en Costa Rica se abre dialogo con el gobierno

Workers from Costa Rica's Recope protested against a tax reform, claiming it unfairly burdens the poor. Despite talks between the government and unions, no resolution was reached, and the strike continues. The reform aims to address a growing fiscal deficit, but faces strong opposition.

What was the main reason for the protest by Recope workers in Cartago?

• A demand for higher wages

• A call for better working conditions

• Support for a new government policy

• Opposition to a tax reform

What does 'paquetazo fiscal' refer to in the context of the protest?

• A new labor law

• An environmental regulation

• A series of government spending cuts

• A set of taxes imposed by the government

What was the outcome of the meeting between the government and public sector unions?

• The strike was called off

• An agreement was reached

• The meeting ended without success

• The government agreed to all union demands

When did the strike by state workers begin?

• September 15th

• September 10th

• September 20th

• September 1st

What is the projected fiscal deficit for the year without the reform?

• 8.2% of GDP

• 6.2% of GDP

• 7.2% of GDP

• 5.2% of GDP