Costa Rican ruling party challenges OIJ legitimacy following arrest of criminal leader 'Diablo'

The ruling party in Costa Rica has formally refused to recognize the authority of the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) following the high-profile capture of a criminal figure known as 'Diablo'. This move signals a significant escalation in tensions between the executive branch and the judicial police, raising concerns about the stability of institutional checks and balances.