La Nación, a prominent Costa Rican news outlet, reported on key moments from a recent political debate and statements by Nogui Acosta, a former finance minister and current candidate for deputy in the 2026 elections.
On January 24, 2026, La Nación highlighted the ongoing legislative race in San José by posting: “Debate en Repretel: ¿Sí o no? Candidatos a diputado por San José responden preguntas clave https://t.co/0hVDgHhJFN”.
Shortly after, La Nación provided an update regarding Nogui Acosta’s position on pension reform. On the same day, it stated: “Nogui Acosta, exministro y aspirante a diputado del chavismo, reiteró su oposición a la devolución anticipada del ROP, en contraste con la posición que ha defendido públicamente la candidata presidencial de su partido, Laura Fernández. https://t.co/L8IbPmZwhr”. This reflects internal differences within the Partido Pueblo Soberano (PPSO) concerning the early return of pension funds known as ROP.
Later that morning, La Nación reported further remarks from Acosta about civil liberties. At 05:11 UTC on January 24th, they quoted him as follows: “Nogui Acosta, candidato a diputado en el primer lugar de la papeleta del Partido Pueblo Soberano (PPSO) por San José, afirmó que estaría de acuerdo con suspender las garantías y libertades individuales de los costarricenses, así como con permitir la…”.
The statements come amid preparations for Costa Rica’s upcoming legislative and presidential elections. The Partido Pueblo Soberano is one of several parties vying for seats in the Legislative Assembly and has seen public debates over issues such as pension reform and civil rights policy.
