Costa Rica government
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Defensoría de los Habitantes
Ombudsman for inhabitants.
What this authority does
Supervises the public sector's conformity with law and human rights, investigates complaints and reports annually to the Legislative Assembly.
Services for the public
- Complaints against agencies
- Investigation reports
- Annual reports
- Guidance
Before you contact this authority
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