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judicial independence

  • September 15, 2026

Costa Rica President and Supreme Court Lock Horns in Bitter Budget Battle

San José, Costa Rica — The delicate balance of power in Costa Rica is facing a severe test as a…
  • September 14, 2026

Costa Rica Opposition Resists Executive Pressure to Control Supreme Court

San José, Costa Rica — The delicate balance of power in Costa Rica’s democratic framework faces a severe test as…
  • September 10, 2026

Costa Rica Supreme Court Magistrate Julia Varela Secures Automatic Re-Election Amid Legislative Division

San José, Costa Rica — In a highly charged legislative session, Magistrate Julia Varela of the Second Chamber (Sala Segunda)…
  • August 10, 2026

Costa Rica Judicial Branch Sets Strict Conditions for Security Dialogue with Executive Power

San José, Costa Rica — The delicate balance of powers in Costa Rica is facing a historic test as the…
  • March 13, 2026

Rodríguez Declares Judicial Independence Non-Negotiable

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a forceful defense of Costa Rica’s democratic foundations, former…
  • January 20, 2026

Fate of Gamboa Extradition Awaits Key Court Ruling

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The complex legal battle surrounding the extradition of former magistrate…
  • November 21, 2025

Costa Rican Tribunal Declares US Political Pressure Irrelevant

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a forceful defense of national sovereignty, Costa Rica’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal…
  • November 10, 2025

Top Judges Defend Judicial Independence as Democratic Cornerstone

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Amid growing political pressure, senior members of Costa Rica’s judiciary have issued…
  • October 31, 2025

Former President Defends OIJ Chief Amid Political Firestorm

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a significant political development, former Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla has…
  • 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…