Bono Proteger aims to provide temporary economic relief to the working population affected by COVID-19. Fired workers,those with reduced working hours or with a suspended contract,as well as independent,
informal and temporary workers,may apply.The amount of the aid will depend on each particular situation. Those fired,with a suspended employment contract,with a workday reduced by 50% or more,independent and informal workers whose application has been approved will receive a bonus of ₡ 125 thousand per month for 3 months. Meanwhile,for those who suffered a reduction in their working hours by 50% or less,the amount will be ₡ 62,500 per month,for the same period. With this amount,it is expected to help 612,000 people,as well as 68,000 households in poverty.