US EditionCosta Rican President Survives Second Congress Immunity Vote
President Rodrigo Chaves survived a 35-21 vote in Congress, falling short of the 38 votes needed to lift immunity amid allegations of misuse of office in election campaigning.
- On Tuesday, President Rodrigo Chaves survived a second attempt to strip his immunity after Congress of Costa Rica voted 35 to 21, three ballots short of the 38 needed in the 57-seat chamber.
- The Supreme Electoral Tribunal asked Congress to lift President Chaves' immunity after a July Supreme Court request over a $32,000 payment, but lawmakers rejected this second vote.
- Costa Rican law prohibits presidents from using office for party gains, but Chaves maintains his innocence and called the process a `circus` and a `clear attempt at political lynching`.
- The failed vote means the dispute remains unresolved amid tension between Costa Rica's executive and judicial branches, and with his term ending in May and February 1 elections, a full process seems unlikely.
- Constitutional expert Marvin Carvajal noted the case is unique for the president's disregard for electoral norms, while the right-wing camp aims to hold power with Laura Fernández, former minister and leading candidate.
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The president of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, retained his authority after a vote in Congress that did not reach the qualified majority to lift his immunity.
Santa Maria Times
Independent EspañolSAN JOSE (AP) — Costa Rica's Legislative Assembly failed again Tuesday in its second attempt to lift the legal immunity of the country's president, Rodrigo Chaves, this time at the request of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE)...
Radio France Internationale
Costa Rican president survives second Congress immunity vote
Costa Rican President Secures Victory in Second Congressional Immunity Vote
Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves has narrowly survived a second vote in Congress aimed at stripping him of legal immunity, according to reports from RFI. The latest parliamentary session underscored deep political divisions within the Central American nation, as lawmakers grapple with ongoing allegations and the president’s efforts to maintain authority amid mounting controversy. This [...]
Costa Rica's parliament narrowly rejected a new request to lift President Rodrigo Chavez's immunity on Tuesday, despite accusations that he used public funds to campaign for his party ahead of the February 2026 presidential election, something the constitution explicitly prohibits. This is the second time in as many months that Congress has rejected a request to lift immunity. A similar request was rejected in late September over an alleged corr…
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