La Nación, a major Costa Rican newspaper, published several updates on January 13, 2026, covering topics from film to political debate and public policy.
In its first post of the day, La Nación reported on an upcoming film: “La secuela de ‘La pasión de Cristo’ llegará en dos partes en 2027. Mel Gibson dirige una ambiciosa producción rodada en Italia, con nuevo elenco y fechas ligadas al calendario litúrgico.” (January 13, 2026). The tweet notes that Mel Gibson will direct the sequel to “The Passion of the Christ,” which will be filmed in Italy with a new cast and release dates coordinated with the liturgical calendar.
Later that morning, La Nación turned its attention to national politics: “Álvaro Ramos cuestiona posición de Ariel Robles sobre dictaduras. ‘No nos tengan miedo’, responde el frenteamplista” (January 13, 2026). This post highlights Álvaro Ramos questioning Ariel Robles’ stance on dictatorships and includes Robles’ response: “No nos tengan miedo.”
In another political update posted shortly after, La Nación summarized a recent electoral debate: “Debate del TSE: Juan Carlos Hidalgo, Ariel Robles y Douglas Caamaño lanzan propuestas para pagar la gigantesca deuda del Estado con la CCSS” (January 13, 2026). The tweet reports that during a Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (TSE) debate, candidates Juan Carlos Hidalgo, Ariel Robles and Douglas Caamaño presented proposals for addressing Costa Rica’s significant debt to the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS).
La Nación is one of Costa Rica’s most influential newspapers and frequently covers national news including politics and culture. The CCSS is Costa Rica’s public health institution responsible for providing social security services across the country. Political debates organized by the TSE are key events ahead of elections in Costa Rica.

