December 3rd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) In a 38-16 vote, lawmakers approved a bill that will provide legislators 46 paid days off beginning December 23rd. Lawmakers will return to work on February 3rd, 2014, the day after Costa Ricans elect their next president.
The bill is aimed to allow lawmakers the opportunity to hit the campaign trail with their parties’ candidates.
Legislator and Frente Amplio presidential candidate, José Maria Villalta said he would voluntarily not collect his salary during the recess.