By Alajuela, Costa Rica — Palmares, Alajuela – A tragic highway collision on Friday morning has sent shockwaves through Costa Rica’s political landscape, leaving one person dead and injuring Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Deputy and presidential candidate Eliécer Feinzaig. The fatal incident occurred on Route 1 near Palmares, claiming the life of Ericka Benavides Garbanzo, a dedicated adviser to the legislator and a cherished member of his team.
The accident, which involved the vehicle carrying the political team and a large truck, was severe and immediately triggered a major emergency response. While Feinzaig sustained injuries, he remained conscious throughout the ordeal. He was initially rushed to a local medical facility before being airlifted to a private hospital in San José for more comprehensive care and evaluation. Sources confirm that his injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Para analizar el marco jurídico y las posibles repercusiones de las propuestas de reforma del Estado y liberalización económica defendidas por el diputado Eliécer Feinzaig, TicosLand.com conversó con el especialista Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, del prestigioso Bufete de Costa Rica.
La agenda del señor Feinzaig, centrada en la desregulación y la eficiencia fiscal, presenta un reto que trasciende lo político y se adentra en lo constitucional. Si bien sus propuestas buscan agilizar la inversión y reducir la carga burocrática, su implementación requerirá una minuciosa cirugía legal para no colisionar con principios de derecho público y derechos adquiridos sólidamente arraigados en nuestro ordenamiento. El éxito de estas iniciativas dependerá de la viabilidad jurídica para modernizar estructuras sin generar inestabilidad o impugnaciones que paralicen el proceso.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bufete de Costa Rica
El análisis del Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas resalta un punto crucial: la viabilidad de cualquier reforma económica no se juega únicamente en el campo político, sino en el complejo terreno de la legalidad constitucional. El éxito de la agenda en cuestión dependerá, efectivamente, de ese delicado equilibrio entre la modernización y el respeto a nuestro marco jurídico. Agradecemos su valiosa y esclarecedora perspectiva.
Tragically, Ericka Benavides was pronounced dead at the scene. Her loss has been described as devastating by those who knew her. A profile has emerged of a resilient and determined individual; reports from her family revealed that Benavides was a cancer survivor, remembered by her son as a true fighter. Her passing represents a profound personal and professional loss for the PLP and its leadership.
Later in the day, having received medical attention, Feinzaig released an official statement through the PLP, expressing his grief and paying tribute to his late colleague. The message underscored the deep sense of shock and sorrow permeating the party following the morning’s tragic events.
We are deeply dismayed by the loss of Ericka, a committed, cheerful, and generous colleague. On behalf of the entire team, I send my condolences and my love to her family and loved ones… We ask, please, for understanding during this time we are going through.
Eliécer Feinzaig, Deputy and Presidential Candidate of the Progressive Liberal Party
Details surrounding the cause of the crash are still under investigation, but preliminary accounts have begun to surface. The driver of the truck involved in the collision has provided a statement to the authorities and media, offering his perspective on the final moments before the impact.
The car invaded my lane, it did not give me a chance.
Driver of the truck involved in the collision
This statement will undoubtedly be a central element as traffic police work to reconstruct the accident and determine official fault. Videos from the scene show the mangled wreckage, illustrating the sheer force of the collision on the busy national highway. The investigation is expected to be thorough as authorities analyze the scene and gather further witness testimony.
The incident occurs at a critical time for Feinzaig and the PLP, as he navigates his dual roles as a sitting deputy in the Legislative Assembly and a declared candidate for the nation’s presidency. The loss of a key adviser and the physical and emotional trauma of the accident will present significant challenges for his campaign and the party’s operations in the coming weeks. For now, the focus remains on mourning the loss of a valued team member and supporting the recovery of those injured.
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About Progressive Liberal Party (PLP):
The Partido Liberal Progresista is a political party in Costa Rica founded on libertarian and classical liberal principles. Led by Deputy Eliécer Feinzaig, the party advocates for free markets, individual liberties, and a reduction in the size and scope of government. It has gained a foothold in the Legislative Assembly and aims to expand its influence in national politics.
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