In honour of former South Africa president, Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday at the age of 95, Presidenta Laura Chinchilla, decreed three days of national mourning (December 6, 7 & 8).
With this all flags at state building will be remain at half mast.
The government of Costa Rica reitereated its sincere condolencese to the family of former president Mandela, the government and the people of South Africa.