The funds from the $500 million loan from the Andean Development Cooperation, which was originally planned to be used for debt repayment, will be used to finance the Costa Rican government's response to the national emergency caused by the Covid-19 virus, the Legislative Assembly reported.

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Nacion.com reviews that "... The line of credit will also be used to support the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) in the purchase of supplies and equipment to assist those who contract the new coronavirus."

The article adds that "... The file, which has already been transferred to the Executive Branch to be signed by President Carlos Alvarado, establishes that the Ministry of Finance must present extraordinary budgets clearly indicating how the money will be used."

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