Planned Demolitions (2012)
In early April, 2012, nine local businesses and residents were formally notified of the impending evictions and subsequent demolitions of their properties, for being in violation of Costa Rica's Maritime Law.
Seventy-six properties (business and residential) have been cited as "in violation" of the Maritime Zoning Laws, with the first phase of demolitions planned for November, 2012. It is unknown why the Costa Rican government has decided to act so urgently and decisively now, but local residents are long familiar with proposals for "Mega Marina's" and other redevelopment plans for the region. There is a complex history of laws and findings that are being actively reviewed and debated by the affected communities. The Vice President has made a striking show off support for villagers in manzanillo whose homes were scheduled to be demolished as of the day of this writing April 19th 2012. The planned demolitions have apparently been stayed for the moment.
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