Costa Rica: San José mayor urges dialogue, president dismisses as 'ignorance'

San José Mayor Diego Miranda used the September 15 independence day address to call for joint work with President Fernández, praising traditional values and questioning the 'third republic' concept. President Fernández responded by labeling the message 'full of ignorance' and insisting the country must not live 'from the glories of the past'. This public spat highlights a growing political rift between the executive and a key municipal leader over national direction.