Laura Fernández challenges the prosecutor to prove authoritarianism accusations

President Laura Fernández denies the accusations from Attorney General Carlos Díaz regarding an authoritarian project and challenges him to present evidence on July 20.

The President of Costa Rica, Laura Fernández, has responded to statements from Attorney General Carlos Díaz, who claimed to see signs of an authoritarian project in her administration. During the weekly press conference at Casa Presidencial, Fernández defended the legitimacy of her government and categorically denied any authoritarian drift.

“I have no interest in being a dictator or destroying absolutely anything. The only interest I have is for public institutions to serve the people well,” the visibly upset president stated regarding the accusations.

A public challenge with date and place

Fernández invited the Attorney General to demonstrate his claims with concrete evidence. She announced that on July 20, during the first session of the National Security Council, Carlos Díaz will have the opportunity to present any evidence that supports his allegations.

“Bring just one piece of evidence that I have violated the constitutional or democratic order of Costa Rica,” the president challenged during her speech. A gesture that, according to analysts, aims to dismantle the accusations in a public and formal forum.

Defending the course and political criticism

The president asserted that her administration promotes a strengthening of democracy through greater citizen participation and rejected any attempt to concentrate power. She argued that the criticisms are more about political differences than concrete facts.

Fernández insisted that her government’s priority is to deliver results to the citizens, especially in the fight against organized crime and drug trafficking, issues she described as the main challenges facing the country. “My government came to power backed by more than a million Costa Ricans, and I will not betray that trust,” she added.

For citizens interested in national politics, this exchange of accusations represents a standoff between two branches of government. The meeting on July 20 will be crucial to clarify whether the prosecutor's claims have merit or if, on the contrary, it is a political strategy. For now, the government continues with its agenda of reforms in security and institutions.