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  • April 15, 2026

Innocent Citizens Trapped by Legal Neglect

San José, Costa Rica — Imagine the scene: It is two in the morning after a long day. You are…
  • April 9, 2026

The Thin Line Between Justice and Vengeance

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In the wake of violent events that stir public consciousness, the immediate…
  • November 4, 2025

Top Court Rules Prosecutor’s Actions Against Ex-Minister Illegal and Arbitrary

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a sharp rebuke to the country’s anti-corruption authorities, the Constitutional Court…
  • October 9, 2025

Gamboa Attorney Dismisses Prosecutor Extradition Overture

San José, Costa Rica — San José – The legal saga surrounding former magistrate Celso Gamboa has entered a new…
  • August 23, 2025

Costa Rica’s Unique Approach to Human Rights

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica has distinguished itself in Latin America by weaving international human rights law deeply…
  • July 18, 2025

Costa Rica’s Cornerstone— Constitutional Guarantees Upholding Due Process

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s legal system distinguishes itself through its robust framework of constitutional guarantees, ensuring due…
  • July 17, 2025

Costa Rica’s Double Instance— A Balancing Act of Justice

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s legal system, particularly its application of the “double instance” principle, stands as a…
  • July 16, 2025

Protecting Against Double Jeopardy in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — The principle of non bis in idem, Latin for “not twice for the same,” stands…
  • July 12, 2025

Costa Rica’s Unyielding Commitment to the Presumption of Innocence

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s legal system stands as a staunch defender of the presumption of innocence, a…
  • July 11, 2025

Costa Rica’s Robust Right to Defense— A Cornerstone of Democratic Justice

San José, Costa Rica — The right to defense in Costa Rica is not merely a procedural formality but a…