# Costa Rican administration legislative and structural shifts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/costa-rican-administration-legislative-and-structural-shifts > Updated: 2026-08-12T19:47:32.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. The administration of Costa Rican President Laura Fernández continues to pursue structural reforms and legislative changes despite ongoing friction. Building on previous tensions regarding pension discussions, Fernández has formally introduced a bill titled ‘Zero Tolerance to luxury pensions of former presidents of the Republic.’ This initiative seeks to eliminate special pension regimes and mandate that all past, current, and future presidents contribute to the social security system (CCSS) as ordinary citizens. Regarding institutional reorganization, the President has reiterated her intent to restructure the Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (IAFA), previously stating the institution ‘does not serve any purpose’ or ‘is good for nothing.’ In response, IAFA officials noted they have been undergoing an organizational transformation since late last year to address national drug consumption challenges. Furthermore, the administration maintains its support for a constitutional reform that would prohibit deputies from holding private professional jobs, arguing that public servants must dedicate themselves to their roles full-time. This follows earlier efforts to improve resource allocation through appointments such as María Fernanda Durán López as Vice Minister of Planning at the Ministry of Public Education. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Costa Rica President proposes ending former presidents' luxury pensions Costa Rican President Laura Fernández has proposed ending luxury pensions for former presidents and announced a major restructuring of the IAFA drug addiction institute. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/laura-fernndez-proposes-bill-to-eliminate-former-presidents-pensions ### 2026-08-05: Costa Rica President Laura Fernández Confronted in Parliament and Names New Education Viceminister President Laura Fernández faced a heated parliamentary clash with deputy Edgardo Araya, leading to a session halt, and later appointed María Fernanda Durán as Vice Minister of Planning for Costa Rica's Ministry 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/costa-rica-president-laura-fernndez-confronted-in-parliament-and-names-new-education-viceminister --- Cite as: Costa Rican administration legislative and structural shifts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/costa-rican-administration-legislative-and-structural-shifts