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judicial reform

  • September 12, 2026

Costa Rica Lawmaker Unveils Legislative Proposal to End Favoritism in Public Prosecutor Office

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA — In a decisive move aimed at restructuring the hiring practices…
  • September 8, 2026

Costa Rica Supreme Court Overhauls Precautionary Measures to Combat Corruption and Organized Crime

San José, Costa Rica — In a decisive move to protect institutional integrity, the Supreme Court of Justice of Costa…
  • August 18, 2026

Overwhelming Majority of Costa Ricans Demand Deep Judicial Reform Amid Rising Political Tensions

San José, Costa Rica — A profound crisis of faith is currently sweeping through Costa Rica’s institutional landscape as a…
  • May 18, 2026

Fernández Freezes Judicial Funding Pending Performance Review

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a significant escalation of tensions between the executive and…
  • December 31, 2025

Extradition Law Faces First Major Test

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – A landmark legal shift allowing the extradition of Costa Rican…
  • December 20, 2025

Mediocrity Threatens Foundations of Costa Rican Law

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – A searing new critique from a prominent member of the legal community…
  • October 27, 2025

Costa Rican Judiciary Unveils Historic Anti-Corruption Overhaul

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a significant move to bolster institutional integrity, Costa Rica’s Judicial Branch…
  • October 4, 2025

Costa Rica’s Family Law Revolution Marks First Anniversary

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – One year after its landmark implementation, Costa Rica’s new Family Procedures Code…
  • October 3, 2025

New Party Taps Former Top Judge Virginia Calzada for Presidential Run

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – A new political force is set to enter the Costa Rican political…
  • September 30, 2025

Feinzaig Demands Tough Talk with Judiciary Over Crime Wave

San José, Costa Rica — Amid a spiraling public security crisis, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) candidate Eli Feinzaig is calling…