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Aguirre Steps Down Amid Judicial Tensions | Costa Rica News
Orlando Aguirre, Costa Rica’s Supreme Court president since 2022, has stunned the nation by stepping down after his current term ends in September — but not before staying on as a magistrate to handle labor and family law. His move comes amid escalating tensions between the government and judiciary, with officials criticizing courts over crime and delays, while judges push back against budget cuts and political interference. Aguirre famously refused to attend a presidential security meeting, warning that setting judicial deadlines would undermine independence — prompting the government to…
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