Costa Rica ruling party backs magistrate reelections, defying president

Costa Rica's ruling party, Sovereign People, voted to support the reelection of magistrates Roxana Chacón and Jorge Olaso, directly contradicting President Rodrigo Chaves' request to reject all magistrate renewals. This marks a notable break between the president and his legislative bench, signaling internal political friction. The outcome affects judicial independence and the balance of power in Costa Rica.

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