Costa Rica’s leader to keep immunity as minister in his successor’s government in face of legal woes
The move keeps Chaves in a powerful role and preserves his immunity as Fernandez takes office, critics say.
- Incoming President Fernandez appointed outgoing leader Chaves as minister of the presidency on Tuesday, placing him in charge of the Intelligence and Security Directorate in her incoming administration.
- Chaves was barred from seeking a second consecutive term as Fernandez, a political scientist, won the presidential election by a landslide in February, becoming his political successor.
- On Saturday, the newspaper Nacion reported the United States revoked visas of several executives, who received "no official explanation" for the "unprecedented" move.
- Critics argue Fernandez will act as a vehicle for Chaves' agenda, while the appointment shields him from prosecution after Congress twice failed to strip his immunity for alleged corruption.
- Fernandez promised to continue policies Under Chaves, including the "Shield of the Americas" alliance with President Donald Trump to combat drug trafficking in Latin America.
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The promise of continuity launched in the campaign by the now elected president, Laura Fernández, was embodied in the formation of her future cabinet, since more than half of the ministers and executive presidents who will accompany her come from the outgoing government of Rodrigo Chaves.Fernández included among the 39 figures who will be part of his team of collaborators 22 figures who today attend the Governing Councils led by Chaves. They are…
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Costa Rica’s leader to keep immunity as minister in his successor’s government in face of legal woes
Costa Rica's incoming right-wing leader Laura Fernandez on Tuesday gave her mentor, outgoing president Rodrigo Chaves, who is dogged by corruption allegations, a top position in her cabinet.
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Costa Rica's leader to keep immunity as minister in his successor's government in face of legal woes
Costa Rica’s outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves will remain a top official in his successor’s government, granting the outgoing populist immunity in the face of his legal troubles.
Costa Rica's outgoing president, Rodrigo Chaves, will head the ministries of the Presidency and Finance in the government that right-wing Laura Fernández will begin on May 8.
The outgoing president of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, will be part of the cabinet of his successor Laura Fernández in a position with broad powers that will also guarantee immunity from possible legal proceedings.
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