Internal conflict at Finance Ministry: Treasury sues new Debt Directorate

The National Treasury of Costa Rica has initiated legal action against the Ministry of Finance's newly established Public Debt Management Directorate. The Treasury's legal team filed a precautionary measure with the Administrative Litigation Court, aiming to block the transfer of critical functions to the new entity.

According to the Treasury, the creation and operation of the Public Debt Management Directorate lack a solid legal basis. They contend that the dispute is essentially an internal disagreement over the division of responsibilities within the Ministry of Finance, rather than a matter requiring a new directorate.

This legal challenge underscores a significant internal conflict within the Ministry of Finance. The National Treasury seeks to maintain its authority over its core functions, arguing that the proposed transfer is legally unfounded and potentially disruptive to established procedures. The outcome of this lawsuit could have implications for the organizational structure and operational responsibilities within Costa Rica's financial administration.