Carlos Hidalgo Flores
Carlos Hidalgo Flores is the mayor of Turrialba, Costa Rica. He recently made headlines due to a clarification regarding a salary adjustment approved by the Municipal Council. It was reported that he had no involvement in the adjustment, which was actually a result of the implementation of the Public Employment Framework Law, rather than a salary increase. This clarification aims to address misunderstandings stemming from a news article about the council's decision.
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Recent news mentions
Carlos Hidalgo Flores is the mayor of Turrialba who proposed the motion to prohibit the entry of trucks longer than 12 meters into the central area.
Turrialba prohíbe el ingreso de tráileres de 12 metros o más al casco central: qué dice la ley y qué falta que resuelva el MOPT
Costa Rica· 2026-02-19
Carlos Hidalgo Flores, the mayor of Turrialba, reported damage to homes, businesses, and roads due to heavy flooding.
Alcalde de Turrialba reporta daños en viviendas, comercios y carreteras tras fuertes inundacionesCosta Rica· 2025-10-28Carlos Hidalgo Flores, the mayor of Turrialba, requested Waze to modify its system to warn drivers about a route that is exclusively for light vehicles.
Waze hizo este cambio en una ruta tras petición de un alcalde de Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-09-18Carlos Hidalgo Flores, the mayor of Turrialba, justified his decision to decline the invitation to Israel by referencing the escalation of violence in Gaza.
Alcaldes costarricenses rechazan invitación a Israel por ofensiva en GazaCosta Rica· 2025-06-06
Carlos Hidalgo Flores is the mayor of Turrialba who clarified his lack of involvement in a salary adjustment approved by the Municipal Council.
Derecho de Respuesta: Alcalde de Turrialba no tuvo relación con el ajuste salarial aprobado por el Concejo MunicipalCosta Rica· 2025-05-21