Costa Rica citizens protest to defend judicial independence

Massive spontaneous demonstrations took place in Costa Rica, specifically at the Plaza de la Democracia, as citizens gathered to defend democratic institutions and the independence of the Judicial Branch.

Participants emphasized that the movement was driven by a patriotic desire to protect the rule of law rather than by specific partisan interests. Protesters expressed opposition to what they described as attacks on the judiciary and the use of institutionalized insults to discredit political adversaries.

Key themes from the demonstrations included the necessity of the separation of powers and the importance of maintaining an independent judiciary to prevent arbitrary governance. While acknowledging that judicial institutions are not infallible and require accountability, demonstrators argued against attempts to intimidate or subordinate them to political power.