With little material resources, ADELA largely relied on the grassroots efforts of its own members until 2001. ADLEA was largely successful in its efforts, and managed to stage protests, voice their opinions over the radio, and even bring lawsuits in the Costa Rican national court.
With limited financial resources, ADELA largely depended on the volunteer work of its own members until 2001. ADLEA was highly effective in its endeavors, and successfully organized protests, expressed their views through radio broadcasts, and even filed lawsuits in the Costa Rican national court.