La Nación, a prominent Costa Rican newspaper, reported on May 5, 2026, several key appointments to leadership positions in national institutions.
According to La Nación’s post on May 5, 2026, “Laura Fernández nombró a Johnny Leiva, exdiputado del PUSC, como presidente ejecutivo del Instituto Nacional de Vivienda y Urbanismo (INVU). Foto: José Cordero https://t.co/pyZ9ZrJvSP”.
In another announcement made the same day, La Nación stated “El presidente de la Comisión de Traspaso, Marcos Borges, fue nombrado como presidente del Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT). Foto: Jose Cordero https://t.co/yv28xYllqA”.
Additionally, the newspaper noted continuity at the National Emergency Commission with ” CNE mantiene su presidente ejecutivo Alejandro Picado https://t.co/CJvDJY6xpJ”.
These appointments follow the recent change in administration after Laura Fernández assumed office as President of Costa Rica. The selection of Johnny Leiva and Marcos Borges places experienced figures in charge of housing and tourism policy implementation. The decision to retain Alejandro Picado at the National Emergency Commission signals an intention for stability within that institution’s leadership during the new government’s transition period.
