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In Costa Rica, tens of thousands of public sector workers marched in San José, while taxi drivers blocked roads, protesting a fiscal reform project that includes tax increases. The protest, sarcastically called Marcha de los Gatos, began on September 10. Workers argue they already pay taxes and are defending their rights. The reform aims to address a growing fiscal deficit, which reached 6.2% of GDP in 2017 and could rise to 7.2% this year. The strike has led to roadblocks, fuel distribution interruptions, and the suspension of public health services and education.

What was the sarcastic name given to the protest by Costa Rican public sector workers?

• March of the Cats

• March of the Lions

• March of the Dogs

• March of the Tigers

What was the main reason for the Costa Rican public sector workers' strike?

• Protest against privatization

• Request for better working conditions

• Opposition to increased taxes

• Demand for higher wages

What percentage of GDP did the fiscal deficit reach in 2017 according to the Central Bank?

• 7.2%

• 6.2%

• 5.2%

• 8.2%

Which public services were disrupted due to the strike?

• Telecommunications and water supply

• Public health and education sectors

• Public transportation and postal services

• Electricity and waste management

What was the projected fiscal deficit for the year of the strike?

• 8.2% of GDP

• 7.2% of GDP

• 6.2% of GDP

• 5.2% of GDP