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  • January 10, 2026

New Bar Association Leadership Unlocks Free Speech and Vows Reform

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a decisive move signaling a new era of transparency and inclusivity,…
  • December 30, 2025

Costa Rica Stands at a Digital and Legal Crossroads

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – As 2025 draws to a close, Costa Rica finds itself in a…
  • December 15, 2025

New Leadership at Costa Rican Bar Vows to Restore Professional Standards

San José, Costa Rica — San José – A seismic shift in the leadership of the Costa Rican Bar Association…
  • October 29, 2025

French Parliament Revolutionizes Rape Law with Consent-Only Definition

San José, Costa Rica — Paris, France – In a landmark decision that reshapes the legal landscape for sexual violence,…
  • October 6, 2025

Justice Gap Widens in Costa Rican Underage Relationship Cases

San José, Costa Rica — San José – Despite a significant increase in official complaints, Costa Rica’s judicial system is…
  • October 6, 2025

Legal Gap Puts Historic Heredia Bridges in Peril

Heredia, Costa Rica — HEREDIA – A troubling legal vacuum in Costa Rica’s heritage protection laws could permit the demolition…
  • October 6, 2025

Cultural Hurdles Weaken Law Protecting Minors in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Nearly nine years after Costa Rica enacted a landmark law to protect…
  • September 11, 2025

Control of Conventionality Reinforces Human Rights in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica continues to shine as a beacon of human rights protection in Latin America…
  • August 29, 2025

Proposed Law Could Ease Path to Becoming a Notary in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s stringent requirements for becoming a notary public are under scrutiny, with a new…
  • August 21, 2025

Costa Rica Redefines Public Employment

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s public employment landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the implementation of the…