Costa Rica’s leader to keep immunity as minister in his successor’s government in face of legal woes

Costa Rica’s outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves will remain a top official in his successor’s government, granting the outgoing populist immunity in the face of his legal troubles.

President Chaves to retain influence in Costa Rica’s new government

In an unprecedented move in recent Costa Rican history, outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves will remain in government after leaving office Friday.