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Costa Rican President Demands Condition for Ministerial Appointment Amid Legislative Tensions

Rodrigo Chaves sets a prerequisite for appointing a new Minister of the Presidency, insisting on the removal of Assembly President Rodrigo Arias.
Rodrigo Chaves, the President of Costa Rica, has stated a decisive condition for the appointment of a new Minister of the Presidency: the reelection of Rodrigo Arias as President of the Legislative Assembly must be halted.

Chaves made this announcement on Wednesday, asserting that appointing a Minister of the Presidency would be a waste of resources as long as Arias remains in his position.

Chaves indicated he would wait for the new legislative board to assume office on May 1 before making any appointments.

He expressed that having a minister engage in dialogue with Arias, whom he accused of dishonoring the position, would be futile.

Chaves emphasized, "While Arias Sánchez is there, discrediting that position, I will not appoint anyone.

Why?

To serenade a person who cannot or does not want to listen?

That is to waste the money of the Costa Ricans."

The President accused Arias of dishonesty towards him and former Ministers of the Presidency Natalia Díaz and Laura Fernández, as well as towards Pilar Cisneros, head of the ruling party’s legislative fraction, the Progressive Social Democratic Party (PPSD).

Chaves criticized Arias for allegedly misrepresenting both the economic situation and the underlying causes of crime affecting the country.

Chaves remarked, "It is abundantly clear to me that appointing a minister to hold discussions with Rodrigo Arias Sánchez, as President of Congress, is a waste of resources and time."

In the previous week, Chaves had stated his intention to encourage his deputies to support any candidate other than Arias for the presidency of the Assembly, even from Arias's own party, the National Liberation Party (PLN), in order to prevent his reelection.

Responding to these remarks, Arias questioned why Chaves expressed concern over his potential continued leadership of the Assembly, stating, "One should ask him why he is so worried about me staying.

What does he fear?

What does he not like about me remaining here?"

The position of Minister of the Presidency has been vacant since Laura Fernández resigned on January 30. Her resignation, along with three other ministers and a president of a public institution, occurred just ahead of the constitutional deadline for officials interested in running for the presidency or one of the vice-presidential posts to submit their resignations.

This ministerial role is particularly crucial within the government framework, as it serves as a liaison between the executive and legislative branches.

The Minister is responsible for negotiations and direct dialogue with various legislative factions, facilitating the advancement of governmental priorities.
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