- September 13, 2026
Costa Rica Confronts Rising Cyber Risks from Rapid Artificial Intelligence Expansion
San José, Costa Rica — As artificial intelligence continues to advance at a breakneck pace globally, deep-seated anxieties are growing…
- August 26, 2026
Costa Rican Ombudswoman Angie Cruickshank Honored Among Most Influential Afro-Descendant Women in Latin America
San José, Costa Rica — In a significant milestone for human rights and representation in Central America, Costa Rica’s Ombudswoman,…
- August 5, 2026
Ombudsperson Opposes Cartago Bus Fare Hike Citing Systemic Failures
Cartago, Costa Rica — The delicate balance between public transit operating costs and commuter service standards in Costa Rica has…
- June 24, 2026
Public Trust Strains as Ombudsman Details Failures in State Services
San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – A comprehensive report delivered to the Legislative Assembly today paints…
- February 1, 2026
Ombudsman Deploys Hundreds to Audit Voter Access in Presidential Election
San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – As Costa Ricans head to the polls today for the presidential election,…
- January 30, 2026
Nationwide Observer Force Mobilizes to Safeguard Election Integrity
San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a significant move to uphold democratic principles and ensure universal suffrage,…
- October 6, 2025
Crisis Mounts as Caregiver Support Payments Suspended Again
San José, Costa Rica — San José – The Ombudsman’s Office has urgently summoned top officials from Costa Rica’s social…
- September 12, 2025
Costa Rica Urged to Bolster Cybersecurity Amid Rising Financial Fraud
San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is facing a growing wave of electronic fraud targeting its financial system, prompting…
- August 14, 2025
Costa Rican Ministries Grapple with Workplace Harassment
San José, Costa Rica — A recent investigation by the Defensoría de los Habitantes (Ombudsman’s Office) has revealed a significant…
- May 21, 2024
Costa Rica’s Ombudsman— A Defender of Citizen Rights
San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s Defensoría de los Habitantes plays a crucial role in upholding the rights of…