La Nación, a prominent Costa Rican newspaper, reported on May 5, 2026, a series of new appointments to key public institutions by Laura Fernández. According to the posts, Paola Nájera was named president of the JPS, Gabriela Chacón was appointed as president of the INS, and María José Vega was designated as president of PANI.
In its first announcement at 17:34 UTC, La Nación stated: ” Laura Fernández nombra a Paola Nájera como presidenta de la JPS https://t.co/4C6biwMNAI”.
Shortly after, at 17:37 UTC, La Nación published: ” Laura Fernández nombra a Gabriela Chacón como presidente del INS https://t.co/0ZK5wcaOVx”.
At 17:38 UTC on the same day, La Nación posted: ” PANI: nombran a María José Vega como presidenta https://t.co/DoZHOwij4y”.
These appointments concern significant Costa Rican institutions. The JPS (Junta de Protección Social) is responsible for social welfare programs; the INS (Instituto Nacional de Seguros) manages insurance services in Costa Rica; and PANI (Patronato Nacional de la Infancia) oversees child protection and welfare. The announcements reflect ongoing changes in leadership within these organizations.
