Costa Rican executive's rhetoric on judicial conflict shifts in six days

The language used by Costa Rica's executive branch in its dispute with the Constitutional Chamber has undergone a notable shift in just six days, according to an analysis by 'La Nación'. Public statements made between July 31 and August 5 show a distinct evolution in rhetoric, particularly concerning the legal actions taken against four magistrates.

Initially, the executive's discourse included strong terms, but by August 5, the phrase 'golpe de Estado' (coup d'état) had reportedly been removed from public statements. This change in terminology suggests a strategic adjustment in how the executive branch frames its conflict with the judiciary.

The analysis focused on three specific public interventions, highlighting how the framing of the situation changed over a short period. This linguistic evolution is significant in understanding the dynamics of the political tensions between the executive and the Constitutional Chamber.