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Wed, 20 May 2026 13:57:47 +0000Freudian slip? Chaves referred to Laura Fernández as “minister” during meeting opposition legislator
RICO’s Q — Former President Rodrigo Chaves had “a slip of the tongue” during a meeting held Tuesday morning at the Casa Presidencial with Frente Amplio faction leader, legislator José María Villalta. Chaves participated in the meeting b...
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:27:33 +0000
Chavismo intensifies offensive to conquer the Judiciary, the last bastion of the rule of law
Q COSTARICA — The path was outlined by Rodrigo Chaves when he was still president: they took Zapote (Casa Presidencial), they took the Legislative Assembly, and now they will try to find the votes to seize the last bastion of resistance: the Judici...
Wed, 20 May 2026 11:42:59 +0000
Laura Fernández says she will hold weekly meetings on insecurity and homicides
Q COSTARICA — Aware that insecurity is the primary concern of Costa Ricans, President Laura Fernández announced that she will personally oversee weekly monitoring of actions against crime and homicides throughout her four-year term. Fernández amb...
Wed, 20 May 2026 11:16:34 +0000
Lufthansa will increase flights between Germany and Costa Rica
Q COSTARICA — The German airline, Lufthansa, has confirmed an increase in flight frequencies between Frankfurt and San José for the 2026-2027 tourist season. The airline will increase its service from three to five weekly flights, beginning Octobe...
Wed, 20 May 2026 11:06:10 +0000
What is the difference between a police “check” and a criminal case?
Q COSTARICA — In Costa Rica, police “pasadas”—checks—are a different concept from a criminal case. They do not necessarily equate to a criminal record; the Fiscalia (Public Prosecutor’s Office) clarified that, within the polic...