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Costa Rica security and transparency crisis

7 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Costa Rica President dismisses Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar

In August 2026, Costa Rican President Laura Fernández implemented an executive decree classifying extensive security and intelligence data as state secrets. This measure covers operations, command structures, and technol

Costa Rican Red Cross financial crisis

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Cruz Roja Costarricense seeks donations amid financial crisis

The Benemérita Cruz Roja Costarricense is experiencing a financial crisis that has impacted its ability to maintain local operations. This crisis led to the closure of Red Cross headquarters in the San Pablo and San Rafa

Costa Rican judicial reelection efforts

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Jorge Araya García seeks reelection as Costa Rican Constitutional Chamber magistrate

In late September 2026, high-ranking judicial figures in Costa Rica announced intentions to seek reelection amid heightened political tension. Attorney General Carlo Díaz Sánchez declared his intent to seek a four-year

Costa Rica fiscal austerity and judicial budget disputes

5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: OIJ warns of 3,969 million colones budget hit from proposed IVA tax

Costa Rica is implementing austerity measures to manage rising public debt, which was projected to remain above 60% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2026. To address these fiscal challenges, the government submitte

Latin American legislative and political developments

6 clusters · 181 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Latin American legislatures debate economic reforms and regional development

Legislative and political activities across Latin America continue to focus on administrative reforms, economic development, and social protections. In Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has addressed the long-ter

Political accountability and ZEDE legal challenges in HN

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Political accountability calls rise in Honduras and Peru

In Honduras, efforts to hold legislators accountable have faced significant legal and procedural hurdles. The National Congress recently archived a citizen-led petition to impeach over 80 deputies after the National Regi

Costa Rica professional membership reform debate

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Costa Rica debates reform of mandatory professional membership

Marta Esquivel Rodríguez, a deputy from the Partido Pueblo Soberano (PPSO), introduced legislative bill 25.747 in Costa Rica to eliminate mandatory professional membership for most liberal professions. Under this proposa