Costa Rica: Turrúcares residents reject landfill deal, defy ex-president Chaves

Residents of Turrúcares, Costa Rica, are refusing to accept a landfill in their community despite promises of infrastructure works, pushing back against former President Rodrigo Chaves, who said the decision should rest with the municipality and not be subject to a referendum. The standoff highlights local opposition to a waste facility and a political clash between community activists and the former president. The outcome remains uncertain as the municipality weighs the decision.

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