La Nación, a prominent Costa Rican news outlet, reported on January 23, 2026, about recent political statements, electoral clarifications, and a violent incident in the country.
In one post from January 23, 2026, La Nación stated: “Fabricio Alvarado plantea sacar a Costa Rica de la OMS si gana las elecciones, al igual que lo hizo el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump.” The tweet references Fabricio Alvarado’s campaign proposal to withdraw Costa Rica from the World Health Organization (WHO), drawing a parallel with former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision during his tenure.
Another post published the same day addressed voting procedures for an upcoming election: “El TSE aclaró que la crayola es el medio oficial para votar este 1.° de febrero. Conozca por qué usar lapicero podría poner en riesgo la validez de su voto.” This statement highlights the Supreme Electoral Tribunal’s (TSE) clarification that crayons are the official means for casting ballots on February 1 and warns that using pens could compromise vote validity.
Later on January 23, La Nación also reported an incident of violence at a well-known commercial center: “Balacera en reconocido centro comercial de Lindora deja dos heridos frente a un bar; local opera con patente turística”. According to this tweet, two people were injured in a shooting outside a bar in Lindora; the establishment holds a tourism license.
The context for these reports includes ongoing preparations for national elections in Costa Rica and heightened attention to public safety and political discourse. Fabricio Alvarado is known as a presidential candidate with conservative positions. The TSE routinely issues guidelines on voting procedures to ensure transparency and integrity during elections. Incidents of violence in commercial centers have prompted public concern regarding security measures across the country.
