Costa Rica's Tourism Minister Hospitalized Following Government Meeting
Minister William Rodríguez transferred to medical facility after experiencing health issues during a council session.
William Rodríguez, the Minister of Tourism of Costa Rica, was hospitalized on Wednesday following a health incident that occurred during a government council meeting.
The presidency confirmed that the minister experienced a medical episode but was subsequently transported to a medical center in stable condition for evaluation.
Rodríguez had been participating in a press conference earlier that day alongside President Rodrigo Chávez, discussing Costa Rica's tourism situation.
In 2024, under Rodríguez’s leadership, Costa Rica assumed the presidency of the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s Commission on Tourism and Sustainability.
His tenure has not been without controversy; Rodríguez has faced criticism regarding significant expenses related to international travel.
Reports indicate that he accrued approximately ¢47 million in travel expenses, including airfare, over the past two years, with a notable $15,000 expenditure on a trip to Uzbekistan.
The public and governmental scrutiny surrounding these expenses has been notable, drawing attention to discussions on transparency and accountability in government spending.
The presidency confirmed that the minister experienced a medical episode but was subsequently transported to a medical center in stable condition for evaluation.
Rodríguez had been participating in a press conference earlier that day alongside President Rodrigo Chávez, discussing Costa Rica's tourism situation.
In 2024, under Rodríguez’s leadership, Costa Rica assumed the presidency of the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s Commission on Tourism and Sustainability.
His tenure has not been without controversy; Rodríguez has faced criticism regarding significant expenses related to international travel.
Reports indicate that he accrued approximately ¢47 million in travel expenses, including airfare, over the past two years, with a notable $15,000 expenditure on a trip to Uzbekistan.
The public and governmental scrutiny surrounding these expenses has been notable, drawing attention to discussions on transparency and accountability in government spending.
