Costa Rica Deputy Obaldía Reverses Stance on Turrúcares Landfill Under Minister Pressure

Officialist deputy Fernando Obaldía, who publicly rejected the Turrúcares landfill in March, now supports the project, aligning with Minister Rodrigo Chaves' pressure on Alajuela council members. The reversal, exposed by an opposition deputy, suggests political coercion in local decision-making. This matters as it highlights executive influence over municipal governance and a controversial Canadian-backed investment.

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