'Occupy Wall Street' Movement reaches Costa Rica

October 17, 2011
It looks like the United States has markedly more influence on Costa Rican culture than we thought.  On Saturday, 200+ people marched around the streets of San Jose, joining the worldwide protests against corporate greed and failed economic politics.  Like the US protests, the agenda was ambiguous.  
“This is a spontaneous event with no official organizers, leaders or representatives. There is no program or agenda. We are here because we share the idea of a better future for our country,” said Mayela Ruíz, who organized a number of social network events.  



Read it at the Tico Times

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