3 d. ago Costa Rica’s Chaves Slams Supreme Court as “National Disgrace” in Corruption Case

On Wednesday, President Rodrigo Chaves didn’t hold back. In his weekly press conference, he slammed the Supreme Court, calling it a “national disgrace” that’s “destroying the little credibility it has left.” His fiery words came just a day after the Court asked Congress to strip his immunity so he can face corruption charges. This clash […] The post Costa Rica’s Chaves Slams Supreme Court as “National Disgrace” in Corruption Case appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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5 d. ago Costa Rica's top court seeks to strip president of immunity in corruption case

Costa Rica's top court seeks to strip president of immunity in corruption case  Yahoo

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5 d. ago Costa Rica top court asks for president to be stripped of immunity

Costa Rica top court asks for president to be stripped of immunity  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

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5 d. ago Costa Rica’s top court seeks to strip President Chaves’ immunity over corruption case

Costa Rica’s top court seeks to strip President Chaves’ immunity over corruption case  Toronto Star

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5 d. ago Costa Rica's top court calls for President Chaves to stand trial on corruption charges

Costa Rica's top court calls for President Chaves to stand trial on corruption charges  The Straits Times

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9 d. ago Costa Rica’s Top Court Bans President Chaves from 2026 Election Campaign

Costa Rica’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal on Thursday barred President Rodrigo Chaves from participating in the 2026 election campaign, ruling that he “illegitimately used” his office to “favor a political program.” The ruling comes amid ongoing tensions between branches of government in Central America’s most stable democracy. Chaves has accused the Prosecutor’s Office, the Supreme Court, […] The post Costa Rica’s Top Court Bans President Chaves from 2026 Election Campaign appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago Costa Rican court orders migrants deported from US to be released

Costa Rican court orders migrants deported from US to be released  Washington Examiner

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1 week ago Court orders Costa Rican government to release Asian migrants deported by Trump

Court orders Costa Rican government to release Asian migrants deported by Trump  NBC News

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1 week ago Celso Gamboa Allegedly Ran Drug Ring with Costa Rican Government Ties

Celso Gamboa, once Costa Rica’s Security Minister and a Supreme Court judge, now faces extradition to the U.S. for leading a major cocaine trafficking network. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) alleges Gamboa coordinated shipments across Central America, Colombia, and Mexico, and shockingly claimed government backing to pull it off. Arrested in San José yesterday, […] The post Celso Gamboa Allegedly Ran Drug Ring with Costa Rican Government Ties appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago Costa Rican court orders release of migrants deported from US

Costa Rican court orders release of migrants deported from US  BBC

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1 week ago Costa Rican Court Orders Release of Migrants Deported Under Trump Deal

A court on Tuesday ordered Costa Rican authorities to release foreign migrants who had been detained in a shelter after being deported under an agreement between the Trump administration and the government of Rodrigo Chaves, according to a ruling issued on the eve of a visit by the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security. Two hundred […] The post Costa Rican Court Orders Release of Migrants Deported Under Trump Deal appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago Lee College students build basketball court for Costa Rica school

Lee College students build basketball court for Costa Rica school  Baytown Sun

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2 w. ago Bahía Papagayo Project Clears Hurdle as Court Rejects Environmental Appeal

A $925 million tourism development in Guanacaste is pushing forward after Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court dismissed an appeal challenging its environmental approval. The Bahía Papagayo project, set to bring hotels and jobs to Playa Panamá, has sparked debate over balancing economic growth with environmental protection. Court Rejects Appeal Activist Gad Amit Kaufman, representing the Asociación […] The post Bahía Papagayo Project Clears Hurdle as Court Rejects Environmental Appeal appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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