President Laura Fernández Criticizes Judiciary Absence and Reports Death Threats at Costa Rica Security Council Meeting

President Laura Fernández convened a National Security Council session at the Presidential House to review security legislation, narcotics indicators and judicial issues. She highlighted the absence of top judicial officials—Orlando Aguirre, Patricia Solano, Carlo Díaz and Michael Soto—by displaying empty chairs and accusing them of violating the constitution. Fernández said she has received nine death threats, some mentioning a sniper, and warned she could file criminal complaints.

The absent judges explained their non‑attendance as a scheduling conflict related to budget discussions or a full court meeting, rejecting Fernández’s characterization of their absence as a "berrinche" (tantrum). The episode underscores tension between the executive and the judiciary in Costa Rica.