Johana Obando
Johana Obando is a member of the Costa Rican Legislative Assembly representing the Liberal Progressive Party. She has been involved in investigations regarding the government's decision to cancel her visa as a consequence of her opposition to the exclusion of Chinese technology companies from Costa Rica's 5G rollout, which has drawn scrutiny amid rising tensions between the U.S. and China.
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Johana Obando serves as the prosecretary of the Commission Plena III.
Fraudes electrónicos: qué falta para que el proyecto que responsabiliza a los bancos sea ley
Costa Rica· 2026-03-04
Johana Obando is one of the deputies who had their visas revoked by the U.S. government.
Álvaro Ramírez, jefe de fracción entrante del PLN, designará a Óscar Izquierdo como jefe de asesoresCosta Rica· 2026-02-11
Johana Obando is a former deputy who resigned from the Liberal Progresista (PLP) party.
¿El electorado castigó a la ‘oposición’ complaciente? Estos tres partidos políticos podrían ofrecer prueba de elloCosta Rica· 2026-02-09
Johana Obando is an independent legislator who signed the motion for the recess.
Diputados aprueban suspender labores tres días para hacer campaña electoralCosta Rica· 2026-01-27
Johana Obando officially endorsed presidential candidate Ariel Robles.
Diputada Johana Obando y figuras de la política cultura, deporte y derechos humanos dan adhesión a Ariel RoblesCosta Rica· 2026-01-19
Johana Obando, an independent deputy, showed support for presidential candidate Ariel Robles during a campaign event.
¿Diputada Johana Obando apoya campaña de Ariel Robles? Esto dice el candidatoCosta Rica· 2026-01-11Johana Obando, a former deputy of the Partido Liberal Progresista, supported a reform that allows individuals to request divorce based on personality disagreements.
Divorcio por incumplimiento alimentario en Costa Rica: esto propone una reforma al Código de FamiliaCosta Rica· 2025-12-20
Johana Obando is a deputy involved in the complaints against President Chaves.
Por tres votos, Rodrigo Chaves se salva nuevamente del levantamiento de inmunidad en el plenario legislativoCosta Rica· 2025-12-17
Johana Obando was one of the participants in the debate on violence against women.
Diputada fustiga presunta frase de Pilar Cisneros en plenario: ‘Sobre mi cadáver van a hablar las mujeres en este plenario’Costa Rica· 2025-12-03
Johana Obando is among the independent legislators who signed the consultation.
14 diputados frenan reforma penal sobre sicariato impulsada por Nueva RepúblicaCosta Rica· 2025-11-28
Johana Obando is an independent deputy who supported the motion.
Diputados pedirán cuentas al canciller por afirmaciones de embajadora sobre inexistente audiencia ante Congreso de EE. UU.Costa Rica· 2025-11-27
Johana Obando is one of the deputies who filed complaints against Chaves.
Comisión recomienda al plenario legislativo quitarle la inmunidad a Rodrigo ChavesCosta Rica· 2025-11-27
Johana Obando is one of the deputies who lamented Rodrigo Chaves' fear of answering questions.
Defensa de Chaves dice que denunciará por prevaricato a magistrados del TSECosta Rica· 2025-11-15
Johana Obando is a deputy who filed a complaint against Chaves.
Rodrigo Chaves en comisión para levantamiento de inmunidad: arranca la comparecencia con reclamos por límite de tiempo al abogado del presidenteCosta Rica· 2025-11-14
Johana Obando, an independent deputy, filed a lawsuit against Douglas Sánchez and Carlos Valenciano Kamer for alleged defamation.
Diputada Johana Obando demanda a director de ¡OPA! y encargado de finanzas de campaña de Laura Fernández por presuntas injurias y calumniasCosta Rica· 2025-11-12
Johana Obando expressed solidarity with the farmers during the debate.
Pilar Cisneros abandona el plenario molesta por debate de diputados en apoyo a agricultores: ‘No me da la gana escuchar tanta sandez’Costa Rica· 2025-11-12
Johana Obando is an independent deputy who criticized the actions of Pilar Cisneros regarding the electoral tribunal.
Encendido debate en el plenario: diputados chavistas votaron contra moción de apoyo absoluto al TSE por ataques de Rodrigo ChavesCosta Rica· 2025-10-31
Johana Obando is a deputy who has filed complaints against Rodrigo Chaves.
Diputados eligen comisión para analizar retiro de inmunidad de Rodrigo Chaves por beligeranciaCosta Rica· 2025-10-23Johana Obando is an independent congresswoman who is taking legal action for alleged defamation.
Diputado independiente se compromete a renunciar a su inmunidad por este motivoCosta Rica· 2025-10-21Johana Obando is a deputy involved in the political discussions.
TSE denuncia ante Fiscalía estos mensajes que incitan a la violenciaCosta Rica· 2025-10-17
Johana Obando reacted to allegations linking her to a supposed investigation by the DEA regarding international drug trafficking.
Esto dice la diputada independiente Johana Obando sobre pantallazo de WhatsApp sobre presunta ‘venta de 35 kilos’Costa Rica· 2025-10-15Deputy Johana Obando will take legal action for alleged slander and defamation.
Carlo Díaz niega que se haya desestimado una investigación contra diputados por presunto narcotráficoCosta Rica· 2025-10-15
Johana Obando announced that she will take legal action for alleged defamation against her by a media outlet.
Diputada Johana Obando tomará acciones legales por supuestas injurias y calumniasCosta Rica· 2025-10-15
Johana Obando was one of the independent congressmen who supported the project to pursue capital from organized crime.
Chavistas, PUSC, PLP y fabricistas sepultan proyecto para perseguir capitales del crimen organizadoCosta Rica· 2025-10-14
Johana Obando celebrated the request to dismiss the complaint against her, stating it was baseless.
Fiscalía pide desestimar causa por legitimación de capitales contra dos diputados independientesCosta Rica· 2025-10-11
Johana Obando is an independent deputy who has presented allegations against President Chaves.
Fracciones legislativas reaccionan a solicitud del TSE de levantar inmunidad al presidente Rodrigo ChavesCosta Rica· 2025-10-07
Johana Obando is one of the deputies involved in the political complaints against Chaves.
TSE pide a diputados quitar inmunidad a Rodrigo ChavesCosta Rica· 2025-10-07
Johana Obando was against the ultrafast procedure along with other independent deputies.
PLN y Frente Amplio impiden vía ultrarrápida de jornadas 4-3 propuesta por el PUSCCosta Rica· 2025-10-07
Johana Obando condemned Alexánder Barrantes for his violent behavior towards her.
Eliécer Feinzaig, Ariel Robles y Johana Obando fustigan a diputado chavista Alexánder Barrantes por bochinche que casi llega a golpesCosta Rica· 2025-10-07
Johana Obando was the subject of a derogatory comment made by Barrantes in the plenary.
Esto dijo Pilar Cisneros sobre zafarrancho de diputado chavista en parqueo josefinoCosta Rica· 2025-10-06
