Costa Rica Chancellor signs Shield of Americas without presidential approval

Costa Rica's Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar signed the Shield of the Americas declaration without prior approval from President Laura Fernández, according to the Presidency and Foreign Ministry. This signals a potential breakdown in executive coordination and may indicate internal political friction. The incident could affect Costa Rica's foreign policy credibility and domestic political stability.

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