The bridge has been known colloquially as '' Puente de la Apuñalada '' ( Back stab Bridge ) since former Costa Rican President Óscar Arias cut off relations with Taiwan in favour of China . Puente La Amistad was damaged on 5 September 2012 by the 2012 Costa Rica earthquake
2012 Costa Rica earthquake
2012 Costa Rica earthquake
Puente La Amistad de Taiwán