Costa Rica court lifts protective measures in trafficking case, rebukes complainant

A Costa Rican judge ordered the end of protective measures against U.S. citizen Edward Ringle, under investigation for alleged human trafficking of a former employee, and publicly reprimanded the alleged victim for a 'frivolous complaint.' The ruling signals a potential weakening of the prosecution's case, though the investigation continues. This is a domestic legal development with no immediate market or geopolitical impact.