Costa Rica court halts budget vote; legislative president defies, continues debate

Costa Rica's Constitutional Chamber (Sala IV) granted an urgent precautionary measure halting the second debate on the 2027 budget in the Legislative Assembly. Legislative President Yara Jiménez insists on continuing debate while only suspending the vote, creating a constitutional standoff. The outcome determines fiscal policy execution and tests institutional checks and balances.

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