# Costa Rican government leadership turnover

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/costa-rican-government-leadership-turnover
> Updated: 2026-11-02T23:22:17.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The administration of President Laura Fernández Delgado has experienced significant leadership changes. In late September 2026, Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar was dismissed, leading to the appointment of career diplomat Ana Elena Pinto Lizano as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship, effective October 15.

By early November 2026, the total number of high-level officials leaving the administration reached ten since President Fernández Delgado took office in May. This turnover includes three ministers and seven viceministers, comprising seven resignations and two dismissals. Recent departures include Vice Minister of Expenditures Luis Antonio Molina Chacón, who left to pursue “new professional challenges.” Other notable former officials include former Ministers of Foreign Trade Indiana Trejos and Labor Roy Thompson.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Costa Rica: Ten high-level officials depart under President Laura Fernández

Costa Rican Vice Minister of Expenditures Luis Antonio Molina Chacón has resigned, marking the tenth high-level official to depart President Laura Fernández’s administration in less than six months.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/costa-rica-ten-high-level-officials-depart-under-president-laura-fernndez

### 2026-10-05: Ana Elena Pinto Lizano appointed as Costa Rica's new Foreign Minister

Costa Rican President Laura Fernández Delgado has appointed career diplomat Ana Elena Pinto Lizano as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship, effective October 15.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ana-elena-pinto-lizano-appointed-as-costa-ricas-new-foreign-minister

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