During the last session of the year, national legislators approved three bills in the second reading. As of Thursday, they will go on vacations, after seven months of work.
They approved bills 20.0997 and 20.096 on extradition and judicial assistance in criminal matters between Costa Rica and Italy, as well as 20.460 that reforms the law number 8634 of Banca para el Desarrollo.
During the interventions they made a report on their work. Wagner Jiménez from the National Liberation Party (PLN), highlighted his work as president of the Commission of Science, Technology and Education.
Rodolfo Peña, a social Christian legislator, highlighted the work carried out in various legislative forums to judge or investigate political situations. He even used the opportunity to invite his coworkers to his home in Liberia.
Víctor Morales, head of the pro-government faction, highlighted the approval of the tax reform, which contributed to the protection of Costa Rica from a serious fiscal crisis. He announced that they are looking forward to working hard in 2019 to contribute to the approval of projects for the activation of the economy with the aim of generating employment and reducing poverty.
From May 1st until Thursday, former President of the Republic Luis Guillermo Solís was held accountable in the Legislative Assembly for the budget gap of ¢ 900 billion.
Also, the now former chancellor of the Republic Epsy Campbell went to answer for irregular appointments.
The legislators will resume their work on January 7th and they will read bills that have to do with strikes and reforms to the Legislative Assembly. Additionally, they’ll make progress on the issue of domain extinction, which seeks to take away the assets of drug traffickers.