Roy Fallas
Roy Fallas is an agricultural worker from Acosta, Costa Rica, who recently made headlines after being detained by police during a peaceful protest outside the Casa Presidencial. Fallas attended the demonstration to advocate for farmers' rights and express concerns over government neglect of the agricultural sector. During his arrest, he claimed that an officer choked him, leading him to raise his hat as a signal for help. His experience highlights the tensions between farmers and law enforcement amid ongoing protests for better government support in agriculture.
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Roy Fallas claims there was abuse of authority by police officers during the protests against government agricultural policies.
Rodrigo Chaves advierte a agricultores de decomisos o retiros de placas si llevan tractores a manifestaciones en carreteras
Costa Rica· 2025-11-20
Roy Fallas was detained during a protest in front of the Presidential House for alleged aggravated resistance.
Ministerio de Seguridad denuncia por presunta resistencia agravada a agricultor detenido en marchaCosta Rica· 2025-11-13
Roy Fallas was detained during the farmers' protest against the government.
Gobierno confirma detención de un manifestante durante protestas de agricultoresCosta Rica· 2025-11-12
Roy Fallas was identified as a protester who attempted to advance with a tractor towards the police cordon and was subsequently detained.
Agricultores marcharon contra el gobierno de Rodrigo Chaves para denunciar abandono del agro y exigir reformas urgentesCosta Rica· 2025-11-12
Roy Fallas was detained by the police during the farmers' protest.
Pilar Cisneros abandona el plenario molesta por debate de diputados en apoyo a agricultores: ‘No me da la gana escuchar tanta sandez’Costa Rica· 2025-11-12
Roy Fallas, a farmer from Acosta, was detained while peacefully protesting at Casa Presidencial.
‘Levanté el sombrero para avisar que me estaban asfixiando’, denuncia agricultor detenido en Casa PresidencialCosta Rica· 2025-11-12