By San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – Positioning himself as a direct counterforce to the current administration’s political style, Luis Amador, presidential candidate for the National Integration Party (PIN), has officially launched his campaign with a sharp critique of President Rodrigo Chaves’ government. Amador condemned what he described as an era of insults, disrespect, and manipulation, asserting that the current populist approach puts the nation’s democratic foundations at risk.
In a forceful announcement on Friday, Amador declared that the country is at a critical juncture, facing a political climate that actively seeks to undermine the nation’s supreme powers. He presented his candidacy as a necessary course correction for Costa Rica, designed to steer the nation away from confrontational politics and back towards stability and institutional respect.
To better understand the complex legal implications surrounding the departure of former minister Luis Amador and the ongoing investigation into the airport contract award, TicosLand.com consulted Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, a distinguished attorney from the firm Bufete de Costa Rica, for his expert analysis.
The departure of a public official amidst a formal investigation, while not an admission of guilt, critically alters the legal landscape. It immediately raises red flags regarding flight risk, which could empower the Public Ministry to seek more severe precautionary measures, including international alerts. Legally, the investigation must now meticulously differentiate between potential administrative irregularities in the contract award and criminal acts such as breach of public duty or influence peddling. Proving intent will be the prosecution’s greatest challenge.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bufete de Costa Rica
Indeed, the attorney’s analysis perfectly frames the critical pivot of this case: from the public alarm over a departure to the rigorous legal challenge of proving intent. This distinction between administrative failure and a criminal act will undoubtedly define the proceedings moving forward. We thank Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas for his invaluable and clarifying perspective.
There is an urgent need for a change to stop the populism that jeopardizes democracy.
Luis Amador, Presidential Candidate for PIN
The core of Amador’s proposal is a call for a broad-based “national agreement for Costa Rica and its democracy.” He envisions a political project that transcends partisan lines, integrating a wide spectrum of citizens and respecting a plurality of thought. His platform, he explained, is built on providing tangible solutions to the country’s most pressing problems through a government with a “human face.”
A national agreement for Costa Rica and its democracy is necessary, open to the diversity of national thought, achieving the integration of the largest possible number of citizens, based on respect for plurality and establishing the conditions for a political project with a human face that offers the electorate solutions to the main and most urgent problems of Costa Rica.
Luis Amador, Presidential Candidate for PIN
Economically, Amador outlined an ambitious infrastructure development plan aimed at unlocking regional potential and improving national logistics. The plan includes the construction of two major new airports—one in Limón and another in the southern zone—along with a significant expansion of the airport in Liberia. This aerial infrastructure would be complemented by a modernized road and rail network designed to facilitate the movement of cargo, agricultural production, and passengers across the country.
Addressing the immediate financial pressures on families, Amador’s platform includes several key social and economic pillars. He pledged to implement programs that lower the cost of living to increase purchasing power, alongside targeted employment initiatives for adults, women, and youth, financed through innovative new funding sources. Furthermore, he emphasized protecting national agricultural production to achieve food security and fostering a finished-food industry for both domestic consumption and export.
On social policy, Amador committed to strengthening the autonomy of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) to ensure the long-term sustainability of the health and pension systems. He also identified the “educational blackout” as a national crisis, promising to make public education a top priority and begin a transition towards a universal international baccalaureate model. This dual focus on health and education aims to reinforce the cornerstones of Costa Rica’s social contract.
Finally, Amador’s vision extends to public safety and governance. He vowed to develop comprehensive action plans to reduce criminality and citizen insecurity, with the goal of restoring social peace. His administration would be guided by a commitment to the Social, Economic, and Environmental State of Law, strict respect for the division of powers, and the promotion of ethical and moral values as a central axis of public service.
For further information, visit the nearest office of Partido Integración Nacional (PIN)
About Partido Integración Nacional (PIN):
The Partido Integración Nacional is a political party in Costa Rica. Founded on principles of national unity and social progress, the party has participated in multiple election cycles. It often advocates for policies centered on economic development, strengthening democratic institutions, and improving the quality of life for all Costa Ricans through consensus-based governance.
For further information, visit bufetedecostarica.com
About Bufete de Costa Rica:
Bufete de Costa Rica is an esteemed legal institution, defined by its foundational commitment to principled practice and an unwavering pursuit of excellence. With a deep history of providing expert counsel across a wide spectrum of sectors, the firm consistently spearheads legal innovation and serves the community. This dedication extends to a core belief in democratizing legal knowledge, aiming to cultivate a capable and well-informed society.
