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Supreme Court president steps down amid corruption scandal

The Tico Times - July 16, 2018

The president of Costa Rica's Supreme Court (CSJ), Carlos Chinchilla, left his position this Monday after being reprimanded for his role in an influence-peddling...

Four judges reprimanded over Chinese cement scandal

July 13, 2018

Costa Rican prosecutors raid Emergency Commission office

December 22, 2017

Legislative committee requests ethics sanctions against Costa Rican president

December 19, 2017

President Solís: ‘I’ve always told you the truth’

November 8, 2017

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Cement case detainees await space at San Sebastián prison

The Tico Times - November 6, 2017

A total of 40 prisoners are currently waiting for space at one of the country's jails, according to La Nación.

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UPDATED: Court orders three months of prison for cement case detainees

The Tico Times - November 5, 2017

Costa Rica's Chief Prosecutor, Emilia Navas, said at a news conference that several other suspects are being investigated, suggesting the possibility of further arrests.

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Prosecutors requests six months of prison for seven cement case detainees

The Tico Times - November 4, 2017

Costa Rica's Chief Prosecutor, Emilia Navas, said at a news conference that several other suspects are being investigated, suggesting the possibility of further arrests.

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Police arrest two key figures in Chinese cement case

The Tico Times - November 3, 2017

The statement from the Judicial Branch announcing the arrest also indicated that former Banco de Costa Rica manager Mario Barrenechea was arrested at his home in Santa Ana.