La Nación, a major Costa Rican news outlet, published several updates on May 5, 2026, highlighting changes in public office and developments in sports and insurance administration.
In its first post of the day, La Nación announced the appointment of Martín Vargas as the new president of Japdeva: ” Martín Vargas es el nuevo presidente de Japdeva https://t.co/phVyVQ0PgB” (May 5, 2026).
Shortly after, the outlet reported on a football player from Alajuelense making a promise from his recovery room following surgery for a serious injury: ” Futbolista de Alajuelense lanza promesa desde la sala de recuperación tras cirugía por lesión grave https://t.co/agCzzJBE61″ (May 5, 2026).
Later the same day, La Nación shared that Gabriela Chacón will continue in her role as head of the Instituto Nacional de Seguros (INS), according to an official announcement regarding the new cabinet: “Gabriela Chacón, actual jerarca del Instituto Nacional de Seguros (INS) continuará con ese puesto, según lo anunciado en el acto oficial del anuncio del nuevo gabinete. Créditos: José Cordero. https://t.co/8Z3p8O5oe3” (May 5, 2026).
Japdeva is a government agency responsible for overseeing port operations and development on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. The Instituto Nacional de Seguros (INS) is Costa Rica’s state-run insurance institution. Both entities play significant roles in the country’s public sector.
