UN Rapporteur Flags Costa Rica Judicial Cuts, Seeks Government Clarification

UN Special Rapporteur Satterthwaite has formally communicated concerns to Costa Rica's government regarding budget cuts and other pressures on the judiciary, requesting clarifications. The move signals international scrutiny of judicial independence in Costa Rica, though the government's response and the extent of the cuts remain unclear. This adds external pressure on a domestic institutional issue, potentially affecting political stability and investor perception of rule of law.