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Students March Against University Funding Freeze | Costa Rica News
Students across Costa Rica flooded the streets of San José, uniting from five public universities and beyond to demand more funding for higher education amid a proposed 2027 budget that freezes support. With scholarships, research, and student services at risk, protesters — including university leaders — marched toward the Legislative Assembly, warning that underfunding breeds ignorance. The core dispute centers on the FEES fund, vital for student essentials like meals and housing, especially for low-income learners. While the government’s budget is smaller than last year’s, opposition…
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