Costa Rica executive non-compliance with top court rulings up 370% since 2021

Non-compliance cases by Costa Rica's executive branch against Sala IV constitutional court rulings rose from 70 in 2021 to 330 in 2025, a 370% increase, outpacing the 300% rise in overall non-compliance. This marks a significant erosion of judicial authority and rule of law, potentially signaling a constitutional crisis if the trend continues.

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