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Costa Rica: President Fernández Accuses Constitutional Chamber of 'Coup d'État'
On August 1, 2026, Costa Rican President Laura Fernández accused the country's Constitutional Chamber of staging a 'coup d'état' against the Legislative Assembly. The crisis erupted following a July 30 ruling passed 4-3 to restore the court's functioning despite the ruling PPSO party's refusal to appoint replacement magistrates since 2025. The PPSO announced it will no longer comply with constitutional rulings. The attorney general, opposition leaders, and former presidents condemned the government's stance.