Lawmakers Save Wildlife Crossings Bill from Archive

A legislative effort to create wildlife crossings throughout Costa Rica has been granted a reprieve, narrowly escaping archival. The initiative, championed by former deputy Ariel Robles, had previously progressed partially before stalling.

The project's momentum was halted when ruling party members and their allies broke quorum. This maneuver was reportedly intended to prevent a potential sanction against former legislator Fabricio Alvarado, who faced allegations of sexual harassment.

By saving the bill from the archive, lawmakers have granted the initiative a new four-year term. This provides a renewed opportunity for the project, which aims to facilitate safe passage for wildlife across the country's infrastructure, to be debated and potentially passed.

The move signifies a continued, albeit contentious, effort to address wildlife conservation concerns within the country's legislative agenda.