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costa rica politics

  • November 7, 2026

Controversy Erupts Over Removal of Historic Figueres Monument in San José

San José, Costa Rica — The removal of the iconic statue of former President José Figueres Ferrer from the Plaza…
  • October 27, 2026

Pueblo Soberano Pushes Bold Constitutional Reform to Open Path for Rodrigo Chaves Return in 2030

San José, Costa Rica — In a major political development in San José, the ruling Pueblo Soberano parliamentary faction officially…
  • October 27, 2026

Patricia Vargas Takes Leadership of Supreme Court as Historic Female Triumvirate Marks New Era for Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — The election of Magistrate Patricia Vargas as the new President of the Supreme Court of…
  • October 20, 2026

President Laura Fernández Maintains High Public Approval in Latest National Survey

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rican President Laura Fernández continues to enjoy a remarkably strong political honeymoon during her…
  • October 20, 2026

Costa Rica Government Enjoys High Approval Ratings as Opposition Faces Widespread Rejection

San José, Costa Rica — Five months into the current presidential mandate, senior figures in the Costa Rican administration continue…
  • October 20, 2026

Costa Rican Lawmakers Condemn Ariel Robles Over Pro-University Social Media Post Amid Budget War

San José, Costa Rica — Tensions inside Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly reached a boiling point after 42 lawmakers voted to…
  • October 15, 2026

Costa Rica Overhauls Local Electoral Framework to Guarantee Equal Gender Representation by 2028

San José, Costa Rica — In a decisive move to reshape local governance, Costa Rica’s Supreme Tribunal of Elections has…
  • October 13, 2026

Four Magistrates Enter the Race to Lead Costa Rica Highest Court Amid Tensions

San José, Costa Rica — The race to define the future leadership of Costa Rica’s judicial system has officially begun…
  • October 10, 2026

Academic Experts Warn Drug Trafficking Networks Threaten State Capture in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — Concerns over the integrity of Costa Rican democratic institutions have intensified following academic warnings that…
  • October 9, 2026

National Liberation Party Confronts Internal Tensions in Critical Leadership Election

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s prominent National Liberation Party (PLN) is preparing for a highly anticipated and tense…