Costa Rica court advances defamation suit by ex-candidate Calzada vs. government advisor Cisneros

A Costa Rican court has allowed a defamation lawsuit filed by former presidential candidate Rodolfo Calzada against Pilar Cisneros, now a government advisor, to proceed. The suit stems from statements made during the previous political campaign. The development signals potential legal and political fallout for the current administration, though the case's merits remain untested.