- October 30, 2026
Inter American Commission on Human Rights Concludes Pivotal Panama Sessions on Regional Governance and Civil Liberties
San José, Costa Rica — The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) officially wrapped up its 197th period of sessions…
- October 29, 2026
Costa Rica High Security Prison Expansion Sparks Human Rights Alarm Over Severe Conditions
San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s correctional authority is facing intense scrutiny following the inauguration of the High-Containment Center…
- October 28, 2026
Costa Rica Defends High Security Prison Protocols Amid Human Rights Controversy
San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rican Minister of Justice Gabriel Aguilar has emphatically rejected allegations of torture and degrading…
- October 26, 2026
Costa Rican Legal Diplomat Oscar Solera Takes Leadership of UN Human Rights Office in Mexico
San José, Costa Rica — In a significant appointment for regional diplomacy and multilateral governance, Costa Rican international law expert…
- October 15, 2026
Human Rights Challenge Threatens Transfers to Costa Rica New Mega Prison
Alajuela, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s newly unveiled maximum-security prison faces an immediate legal hurdle following a constitutional injunction filed…
- October 2, 2026
Former Costa Rican President Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Receives 2026 ODCA Human Rights Award
San José, Costa Rica — In a significant moment for Latin American diplomacy, former Costa Rican President Miguel Ángel Rodríguez…
- October 1, 2026
Costa Rican Ombudsperson Clashes with Justice Minister Over Prison Human Rights and Rule of Law
Puntarenas, Costa Rica — A sharp institutional clash has erupted in Costa Rica between the Ombudsperson, Angie Cruickshank, and the…
- September 19, 2026
Costa Rican National Dies in US Immigration Custody Sparking Outrage Over Detention Conditions
San José, Costa Rica — The promise of a better life in the United States has once again culminated in…
- September 14, 2026
United Nations Warns Rapid Artificial Intelligence Development Puts All Human Rights at Risk
San José, Costa Rica — In an era defined by rapid technological acceleration, the United Nations has issued a stark…
- 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…