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.

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 ...

FILE - Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves talks with reporters outside the White House in Washington, Aug. 29, 2023, following his meeting with President Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) ...

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.

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 ...

On Monday, Costa Rica’s Prosecutor’s Office formally accused President Rodrigo Chaves along with six high-ranking officials and pro-government legislators of allegedly engaging in illicit financing ...

FILE - Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves talks with reporters outside the White House in Washington, Aug. 29, 2023, following his meeting with President Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) ...

Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves talks with reporters outside the White House in Washington, Aug. 29, 2023, following his meeting with President Joe Biden. Credit: AP ...

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 ...