The Supreme Court’s move is historic—no president in Costa Rica’s history has faced such a request while in office. With a 15–7 vote, the Court sent a case to Congress accusing Chaves of “concusión,” ...

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the country’s legislature to strip President Rodrigo Chaves of his legal immunity so he can stand trial on corruption charges.

Costa Rica’s Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the country’s legislature to strip President Rodrigo Chaves of his legal immunity so he can stand trial on corruption charges. Chaves, accused of ...

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica’s Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the country’s legislature to strip President Rodrigo Chaves of his legal immunity so he can stand trial ...

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 ...

Costa Rica's National Assembly is controlled by opposition lawmakers. Chaves and Rodriguez face between two to eight years in prison if convicted. They both have denied the accusations.

SAN JOSE - Costa Rica's highest court on Tuesday asked the country's legislature to strip President Rodrigo Chaves of his immunity from prosecution so he can stand trial on corruption charges ...

SAN JOSÉ (AP) — Fiscalía de Costa Rica acusa al presidente Chaves, al vicepresidente y a 4 diputados de financiamiento ilegal de campaña.

SAN JOSE, (Reuters) – Costa Rica’s attorney general’s office filed illicit campaign financing charges against President Rodrigo Chaves and six other government officials yesterday, asking ...

Mexico had its chances but failed to score vs. Costa Rica, settling for a 0–0 draw in their final group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup. El Tri played its best 30 minutes of the tournament to ...