Costa Rica finance minister dismisses university budget-cut protests amid rain

Costa Rica's Finance Minister Nogui Acosta dismissed a massive march against cuts to university funding (FEES), quipping about rain and questioning universities' resource use. The remark signals government resolve to hold the line on fiscal consolidation despite public opposition, though it may inflame tensions with the education sector.

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