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Costa Rica commemorated the The 202nd anniversary of the Nicoya region’s incorporation annexation continued across July 25‑27, 2026 with a series of civic and cultural events. The first celebration highlighted events in Guanacaste alongside heightened political tension. After earlier concerts, folk music, fairs and a fair for local entrepreneurs, while two historians questioned the wording of historian remarks about the 1824 documents, noting that the term “annexation” was not used at the time. A few days later, the anniversary became terminology, a stage for political confrontation. A solemn legislative tour in Guanacaste featured speeches session on July 24 was followed by a government council led by President Laura Fernández, who criticized the judiciary and Fernández. She announced more than ₡62 million in new investments, denounced recent judiciary budget cuts, and highlighted the capture of notorious criminal Alejandro Arias Monge (“Diablo”). Minister Rodrigo Chaves, who attacked the OIJ director. Deputy Joselyn Sánchez Chaves used the event platform to share her personal engagement, and criticize the interim director of the Organismo de Investigación Judicial, Michael Soto, for alleged mismanagement. Cultural activities persisted, but a small group of university protesters University of Costa Rica students attempting a peaceful demonstration were forced to withdraw and required police escort. Legislator Joselyn Sánchez seized the high‑profile moment to announce her personal engagement, sharing beach‑side photos from Guanacaste. The festivities anniversary thus blended remains a focal point where historical reflection with contemporary commemoration, civic festivities, and escalating political tensions. confrontations intersect.