A ruling-party lawmaker in Costa Rica proposed that the National Institute of Housing (INVU) donate a 5,000 square meter plot in Aguacaliente de Cartago to a Christian church. The land would go to the Christian Association Sinai of the Prince of Peace. The proposal has drawn attention due to the lawmaker's religious political ties.
In Costa Rica, six out of ten people still rely on open television for news and entertainment. Updating the law while respecting international free speech standards is a moral obligation. There's a line that cannot be crossed.
A proposal by Laura Fernández deserves support because it could extend protection to people who lived in poverty, worked informally for years, did unpaid domestic work, or failed to get a contributory pension. Such a policy would broaden social security coverage. It merits serious discussion without prejudice.
Costa Rica's ICE has closed administrative investigations into 36 employees, including the current general manager. They were accused of attending a Huawei event with music and alcohol, which may have influenced contracts. The agency decided to archive the cases.
Spain's tax agency wants to keep goods seized from smugglers instead of auctioning them off or giving them away. Under the new proposal, the Treasury could hold onto items like vehicles and electronics for its own official use. That would mark a shift from the current practice, where confiscated property is typically sold at public auction or donated to charities. Officials argue the change would cut costs and put the seized goods to direct use.
President Trump’s latest moves against Canada have strained a partnership that has held firm for over a century. The editorial argues that punishing a close ally over trade disputes is shortsighted and could have lasting consequences. It warns that treating Canada like an adversary undermines the trust built through shared borders, defense, and economic ties. The piece calls for a reset before the damage becomes permanent.