Rodrigo Chaves
Costa RicapoliticianMaleb. 19614.9Global Dominance: 0.01%Rodrigo Chaves is the President of Costa Rica, having taken office in May 2022. A former finance minister and economist, he has focused his presidency on economic reforms and addressing issues such as public spending and tax policy. His leadership style is often characterized by direct communication and a willingness to challenge established political norms.
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Rodrigo Chaves previously held a meeting with the general controller, Marta Acosta, which was broadcast live.
Laura Fernández plantea a los presidentes de los supremos poderes un esquema de reunión similar al que usó Rodrigo Chaves con la contralora en 2024Costa Rica· 2026-08-12
Rodrigo Chaves is the Minister of Finance who signed the directive for the transfer of officials.
Dirección Jurídica de Hacienda advirtió a Rodrigo Chaves sobre debilidades en directriz para trasladar funcionariosCosta Rica· 2026-08-11
Rodrigo Chaves was the president during the time the report on police infiltration was received.
Editorial: Laura Fernández tiene un grave problema dentro del Ministerio de SeguridadCosta Rica· 2026-08-11
Rodrigo Chaves, the Minister of Finance, announced several legislative projects to improve government revenues.
Policía de Control Fiscal decomisa 2,2 millones de cigarros ocultos en doble forro de camión en GolfitoCosta Rica· 2026-08-11
Rodrigo Chaves is the former president who supported Cristian Arguedas's candidacy for procurador.
Defensa de Cristian Arguedas presentó un ‘habeas corpus’ por traslado a Máxima SeguridadCosta Rica· 2026-08-10
Rodrigo Chaves was present in a private session with the official faction discussing legislative priorities.
Nogui Acosta revive jornadas 4-3: oficialismo opta por el bloqueo legislativoCosta Rica· 2026-08-10
Rodrigo Chaves, the Minister of the Presidency and Finance, is driving budget cuts.
Poder Judicial recurre a fideicomiso de ¢37.600 millones para enfrentar rezago en infraestructura y bajar presión por alquileresCosta Rica· 2026-08-10
Rodrigo Chaves, the Minister of Finance, announced the use of technologies developed by the Mossad to combat smuggling in the country.
Ministerio de Hacienda deberá explicar uso de tecnología de Israel y el Mossad para combatir evasión fiscal, ordena Sala ConstitucionalCosta Rica· 2026-08-10
Rodrigo Chaves is the president of Costa Rica during whose administration the judicial reform project did not advance.
¿Apoya el gobierno de Laura Fernández la reforma del Poder Judicial para agilizar juicios? Esto respondió Casa PresidencialCosta Rica· 2026-08-10
Rodrigo Chaves is mentioned as the Minister of Finance who is being criticized for not reinforcing the budget for combating organized crime.
Nuestros oficiales ya no dan másCosta Rica· 2026-08-10
Rodrigo Chaves requested the Judicial Power to cut ¢27,000 million from the institutional budget for the remainder of 2026.
Laura Fernández convocará a diálogo entre los tres poderes con reportes trimestrales de avances en seguridadCosta Rica· 2026-08-10Rodrigo Chaves is the former president and current minister of the Presidency and Finance.
José Miguel Villalobos advierte que alcaldes que se pasaron al PPSO no tienen asegurada una candidatura en 2028; las bases afines a Rodrigo Chaves decidiránCosta Rica· 2026-08-09
Rodrigo Chaves is the former president and current minister of the Presidency and Finance in Costa Rica.
Dirigentes de San Carlos afines a Rodrigo Chaves exigen a Pueblo Soberano no imponer candidato a alcalde para 2028; petitoria desató gritos y conflicto en reunión (videos)Costa Rica· 2026-08-09
Rodrigo Chaves is referenced for his statement regarding the consolidation of power in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
Claudia Dobles: ‘Hemos visto llamados que rayan en la sedición’Costa Rica· 2026-08-09
Rodrigo Chaves is the president of Costa Rica during whose administration Laura Fernández served as minister.
Tesis de Laura Fernández en la UCR defendía contrapeso de la Contraloría, pero advertía cómo se podía desactivar su controlCosta Rica· 2026-08-09
Rodrigo Chaves is the current president of Costa Rica who has incorporated the term 'economía jaguar' into his administration's discourse.
¿Cómo la ‘economía jaguar’ llegó a necesitar un plan fiscal? El contexto económico detrás de la reformaCosta Rica· 2026-08-09
Rodrigo Chaves invoked the ghosts of dictatorship and the closure of the Judiciary.
Editorial: Un masivo clamor democrático que el gobierno no puede ignorarCosta Rica· 2026-08-08
Rodrigo Chaves is mentioned as one of the governments opposed by Sylvia Ziesing.
Sylvia Ziesing denuncia persecución política y amenazas: Me mandaron foto de la casa de mi mamáCosta Rica· 2026-08-08
Rodrigo Chaves is the president of Costa Rica, criticized by Sylvia Ziesing for his administration's actions against her.
Activista Sylvia Ziesing, crítica de Rodrigo Chaves, asegura que se exilió de Costa Rica por persecución política y amenazas de muerteCosta Rica· 2026-08-08
Rodrigo Chaves referred to the judges as 'four filibusters' during the ongoing political conflict.
La expresión ‘golpe de Estado’ desapareció del discurso de Laura Fernández en su conflicto con la Sala Constitucional: así evolucionó la retórica en seis díasCosta Rica· 2026-08-07
Rodrigo Chaves is the Minister of the Presidency and Finance, who requested budget cuts from the Judiciary.
Laura Fernández volverá a convocar al Poder Judicial y Orlando Aguirre advierte: ‘Hay líneas que no se pueden traspasar’Costa Rica· 2026-08-07
Rodrigo Chaves, the Minister of the Presidency and Finance, raised concerns about the potential closure of the Judiciary.
Laura Fernández afirma que no tiene ningún interés en cerrar el Poder Judicial, 15 días después de que Rodrigo Chaves hiciera alusión al cierreCosta Rica· 2026-08-07Rodrigo Chaves is a former president and current minister who has made controversial remarks about the judiciary.
Al son del Himno Nacional y la Patriótica Costarricense, miles salen a la calle en defensa del Poder Judicial y la democracia en San José y otras ciudadesCosta Rica· 2026-08-07
Rodrigo Chaves is accused of orchestrating a systematic dismantling of institutional controls.
El golpe de Estado al revésCosta Rica· 2026-08-07
Rodrigo Chaves questioned the operation that led to the capture of the alleged drug trafficker Diablo.
‘No fue chiripa’: investigadores responden a Rodrigo Chaves en plantón por insinuaciones sobre captura de DiabloCosta Rica· 2026-08-07
Rodrigo Chaves, expresidente y actual ministro de la Presidencia, ha sido criticado por los recortes presupuestarios que impuso al Judicial.
Fiscal Carlo Díaz asistió al plantón: vea la reacción de los participantesCosta Rica· 2026-08-07
Rodrigo Chaves emphasized the need for scientific basis and courage in environmental matters during the Ocean Summit.
Editorial: ¿Qué le pasó al liderazgo ambiental de Costa Rica?Costa Rica· 2026-08-06
Rodrigo Chaves was the president during the time the report was delivered.
Jerarquía del Ministerio de Seguridad tardó cuatro meses en conocer informe sobre presunta infiltración del crimen organizado entre policíasCosta Rica· 2026-08-06
Rodrigo Chaves stated that no one is working on a project for a 13% VAT on the basic basket.
Viceministro de Hacienda anuncia que habrá cambios en el cobro del IVA a la canasta básica: ‘Encontramos el camino’Costa Rica· 2026-08-06
Rodrigo Chaves changed his stance on the possibility of charging a 13% VAT on basic goods.
Rodrigo Chaves se desdice sobre 13% de IVA a canasta básica, primero habló de cobrar a los ‘emperifollados’ y ahora dice que ‘nadie está trabajando en eso’Costa Rica· 2026-08-06