Costa Rica president denies knowledge of ambulance procurement linked to campaign financier

Costa Rican President Fernández avoided answering questions about a million-dollar ambulance purchase by the fire department (Bomberos) from a bidder linked to campaign finances, threatening to sue La Nación over its reporting. The denial contradicts an official document suggesting her order to strengthen pre-hospital care, raising questions about procurement integrity and political accountability.

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