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Judicial Branch announces Laura Fernández government will strongly affect OIJ with new cut of ¢23.722 million
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Judicial Branch announces Laura Fernández government will strongly affect OIJ with new cut of ¢23.722 million

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Judicial Branch announced that the government of Laura Fernández plans to significantly cut the budget for the OIJ by ¢23.722 million.
  • The Court stated that the OIJ will face a budget reduction during a period when it is actively conducting operations against organized crime.
  • The Ministry of Finance proposed the reduction for 2026, and the Full Court will prioritize its analysis on August 24.

Costa Rica's Judicial Branch has announced that proposed budget cuts by the administration of President Laura Fernández will severely impact the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ). The government plans to reduce the OIJ's budget by ¢23.722 million in 2026.

The Court highlighted that these cuts come at a critical time for the OIJ, which is currently engaged in significant operations against organized crime. The proposed reduction by the Ministry of Finance is scheduled for analysis by the Full Court on August 24, indicating the urgency and priority the judiciary places on this matter.

This financial measure could potentially hinder the OIJ's capacity to combat sophisticated criminal networks, raising concerns about the government's priorities in law enforcement and public security.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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