Legislative sessions in Argentina and Costa Rica face unrest

Legislative sessions in Argentina and Costa Rica were marked by significant unrest and physical confrontations between lawmakers and protesters.

In Argentina, a committee meeting in the Chamber of Deputies regarding the National Sovereignty Defense project—aimed at increasing sanctions for illegal resource exploitation in the Malvinas Islands—descended into chaos. The session involved shouting, insults, and physical altercations between members of the opposition and the La Libertad Avanza party. Specifically, lawmaker Juan Grabois was involved in a heated exchange and physical scuffle with other deputies, leading to the abrupt suspension of the meeting.

In Costa Rica, a solemn session of the Legislative Assembly held in Puntarenas faced intense disruption. Attendees directed shouts, boos, and insults toward opposition lawmakers. The tension led to calls for order from the assembly presidency as various deputies, including members of the PLN and Frente Amplio, were interrupted during their speeches. The session, intended to discuss regional economic and social challenges, was hampered by the hostile environment created by the public.