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criminal justice

  • July 21, 2026

Costa Rica Supreme Court Sounds Alarm Over Massive Budget Cuts Threatening National Security

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s judicial system is bracing for a severe financial shock as the Supreme Court…
  • 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…
  • October 25, 2025

Costa Rican Judges Confront Public Impunity Claims

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a climate of heightened public anxiety over national security, senior members…
  • August 17, 2025

Fernández Demands Overhaul of Costa Rica’s Penal System

San José, Costa Rica — Presidential candidate Laura Fernández of the Pueblo Soberano party has launched a scathing attack on…
  • 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 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 15, 2025

Costa Rica’s Stand Against Cruel and Unusual Punishment

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s Constitution stands as a bulwark against inhumane treatment within its justice system. Article…
  • 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…