Costa Rica court admits defamation suit by ex-magistrate against lawmaker

A Costa Rican court admitted a defamation lawsuit filed by former magistrate Ana Virginia Calzada against lawmaker Pilar Cisneros, who called her a 'luxury pensioner and scoundrel' during the 2026 election campaign. The case moves forward, but the outcome and political fallout remain uncertain. This is a domestic legal matter with no direct market impact.