Catalina Crespo
Catalina Crespo is a prominent Costa Rican lawyer and public figure who has served as the Defensor de los Habitantes, a position akin to an ombudsman, where she advocates for the rights and well-being of citizens. Her work often involves addressing complaints against public institutions and ensuring accountability within the government. Crespo gained attention during a legislative session in September 2020 that involved a controversial vote, which led to discussions about the integrity and procedures of the Assembly Legislativa.
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Catalina Crespo has served as an ambassador to the United States and has experience with the United Nations.
¿Bajo qué criterios Costa Rica postuló a Gilberth Jiménez y a la hermana de Melina Ajoy al SICA? Esto dice Cancillería
Costa Rica· 2026-05-30
Catalina Crespo is a former ambassador in Washington who is also included in the list of candidates for the SICA leadership.
Gilberth Jiménez se postuló para dirigir el SICA un día antes que canciller Manuel Tovar notificara la ternaCosta Rica· 2026-05-27
Catalina Crespo is the ambassador of Costa Rica in Washington.
Lo que está en juego no es un presidente, es Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-12-13
Catalina Crespo, the Costa Rican ambassador in Washington, claimed that a call from Republican Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart was motivated by alleged concerns in the U.S. Congress about the possibility of overthrowing a president.
Canciller André Tinoco toma distancia de declaraciones de Catalina Crespo sobre supuesto intento para derrocar a Rodrigo Chaves: ‘No las puedo avalar’Costa Rica· 2025-12-10
Catalina Crespo is the Costa Rican ambassador to the U.S. who was requested to provide information regarding the investigation into President Chaves.
¿Cómo descarrilar las elecciones de 2026?Costa Rica· 2025-11-28
Catalina Crespo is the Costa Rican ambassador in Washington D.C. who made claims about a non-existent audience.
Diputados pedirán cuentas al canciller por afirmaciones de embajadora sobre inexistente audiencia ante Congreso de EE. UU.Costa Rica· 2025-11-27
Ambassador Catalina Crespo stated that the meeting with Congressman Díaz-Balart was private and not an official audience.
Diputado exige explicaciones de Rodrigo Chaves sobre inexistente audiencia en Congreso de Estados Unidos de embajadora tica: ‘Mentirosos y cobardes’Costa Rica· 2025-11-25
Ambassador Catalina Crespo described the meeting with Congressman Díaz-Balart as 'serious' and stated it was to 'ask for accountability'.
Pilar Cisneros contradice a Rodrigo Chaves sobre reunión con congresista republicano: ‘Se está haciendo una tormenta en un vaso de agua’Costa Rica· 2025-11-24Catalina Crespo is the Costa Rican ambassador in Washington who was involved in the discussions regarding the political situation.
Editorial: Lo que faltaba: valerse de presiones externas para manipular el proceso electoralCosta Rica· 2025-11-23Catalina Crespo is the Costa Rican ambassador in Washington who was contacted by congressman Mario Díaz-Balart for information.
Álvaro Ramos responde a observadores internacionales: ‘No duden del TSE, duden del Gobierno’Costa Rica· 2025-11-23
Catalina Crespo, the Costa Rican ambassador in Washington, acknowledged that the meeting was requested by Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart.
“Nunca en 200 años de historia”: Rodrigo Chaves falta a la verdad sobre cita entre congresista de EE. UU. y la embajadora de Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-11-22Catalina Crespo is the Costa Rican ambassador in Washington whom Mario Díaz-Balart contacted for information.
Congresista republicano afín a Trump usa alegatos similares a los de Rodrigo Chaves para pedir información sobre inmunidadCosta Rica· 2025-11-21
Catalina Crespo was the subject of a complaint that was to be discussed in the Assembly Legislative session.
Fiscalía acusa a exdiputado Erwen Masís por votar moción de la que debió inhibirseCosta Rica· 2025-04-29
