Costa Rica fiscal warns 2027 budget would leave 80% of crimes unprosecuted

Costa Rica's chief prosecutor Orlando Aguirre warns the government's 2027 budget proposal would force neglect of 80% of crimes, alleging political provisions disguised as budget measures aim to make the Legislative Assembly co-administrator of the judiciary. The claim is an official warning from a senior judicial figure, but the budget's final impact depends on legislative approval and implementation.