Political controversies emerge in El Salvador and Costa Rica

In El Salvador, Deputy Claudia Ortiz has reported that members of the Vamos party have requested her expulsion and that the organization's Honor and Discipline Tribunal has suspended her membership rights. Ortiz claims these actions are retaliation for her social media posts criticizing the management of internal elections for mayors and deputies, as well as her support for a petition to hold elections for party authorities.

Ortiz argues that the suspension prevents her from competing for the Vamos General Secretariat and limits her role in the National Executive Council. She has questioned the decision, citing potential conflicts of interest among those who ruled on her suspension.

In Costa Rica, Deputy Fernando Obaldía, elected from the province of Alajuela, faces allegations of sexual harassment and abuse made by his secretary. The accusations, which have circulated via digital media and social platforms, have prompted calls for investigations by competent authorities. The case has sparked broader discussions regarding power imbalances and the treatment of women within political institutions.