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  • October 22, 2025

Budget Crisis Pushes Prosecutor’s Office to Brink of Collapse

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – A critical budgetary shortfall within the Costa Rican Judiciary is threatening to…
  • 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

Judiciary President Warns Budget Cuts Threaten Justice System

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – As the nation’s Judicial Branch marked its 199th anniversary, the…
  • August 29, 2025

Costa Rica’s Supra-Constitutional Human Rights Framework

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica has distinguished itself in Latin America by placing international human rights law at…
  • August 28, 2025

Costa Rica’s Supra-Constitutional Framework Championing Human Rights

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s legal system stands apart, distinguished by its embrace of supra-constitutional law. This innovative…
  • August 23, 2025

Costa Rica’s Unique Approach to Human Rights

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica has distinguished itself in Latin America by weaving international human rights law deeply…
  • August 2, 2025

Costa Rica’s Evolving Family Law— A Bastion of Social Justice

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s legal framework surrounding family rights is far more than a set of private…
  • July 27, 2025

Costa Rica’s Dynamic Approach to Personal Autonomy

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s legal framework champions the right to free development of personality, a cornerstone of…
  • July 17, 2025

Costa Rica’s Double Instance— A Balancing Act of Justice

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s legal system, particularly its application of the “double instance” principle, stands as a…
  • July 15, 2025

Costa Rica’s Stand Against Cruel and Unusual Punishment

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s Constitution stands as a bulwark against inhumane treatment within its justice system. Article…