Costa Rica municipalities seek 4-year extension to fix flooding; neighbors file complaint

Residents of Barrio Dent and Barrio Escalante in San José have filed a complaint with Costa Rica's Constitutional Chamber (Sala IV) against local municipalities for failing to comply with a prior court order to address chronic flooding. The municipalities have requested an additional four years to complete the required works, prompting outrage and legal action. This highlights persistent infrastructure deficiencies and judicial enforcement challenges in urban flood management.

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