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News · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Costa Rica Pulls Out of Pacific Trade Pact Amid Farmer BacklashPresident Laura Fernández dismisses Foreign Trade Minister Indiana Trejos amid allegations that key negotiation details were withheld.
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Costa Rica Pulls Out of Pacific Trade Pact Amid Farmer BacklashPresident Laura Fernández dismisses Foreign Trade Minister Indiana Trejos amid allegations that key negotiation details were withheld.
Costa Rica has withdrawn its application to join a major Asia-Pacific free trade agreement following protests by agricultural and dairy farmers, who warned that the pact could threaten their livelihoods.
In a video message, President Laura Fernández also announced the dismissal of Foreign Trade Minister Indiana Trejos, accusing her of withholding details of the outcome of ongoing trade negotiations.
News Editor for Nearshore Americas, Narayan Ammachchi is a career journalist with a decade of experience in politics and international business. He works out of his base in the Indian Silicon City of Bangalore.
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