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Costa Rica court reviewing CAFTA referendum

Costa Rica court reviewing CAFTA referendum

The Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Costa Rica is reviewing the planned referendum election for participation in the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement with the United States, looking into a legal challenge that the Costa Rican Assembly committed procedural violations when authorizing the elections.

   The challenge has led to a postponement of the referendum election from Sept. 23 to Oct. 7. A Supreme Court ruling on the challenge is expected by July 5.

   Costa Rica is the only signatory to DR-CAFTA that has not completed the steps needed to authorize participation in the agreement.