La Nación, a prominent Costa Rican news outlet, published several posts on February 12, 2026, addressing recent developments involving the restructuring of a public office and reactions from residents in Costa Rica.
On February 12, La Nación reported that “Criterio jurídico fue remitido a la Junta Directiva un día antes de que este órgano aprobara la reestructuración que solo destituye al diputado opositor Óscar Izquierdo.” The post refers to a legal opinion sent to the Board of Directors one day before it approved a restructuring measure that resulted in the dismissal of opposition deputy Óscar Izquierdo.
In another post on the same day, La Nación highlighted comments from a Russian TikToker living in Costa Rica: ” Tiktoker rusa radicada en Costa Rica dijo esto sobre el país: ‘Quedas dañada para siempre’ “. The statement reflects personal impressions about life in Costa Rica shared by the social media personality.
Additionally, La Nación posted about concerns raised by the legal department of AyA (Acueductos y Alcantarillados), stating: ” Dirección Jurídica del AyA advirtió fallas legales en plan para eliminar dirección que ocupaba jefe del PLN, Óscar Izquierdo “. This tweet indicates that AyA’s Legal Department warned of legal flaws in the plan to eliminate the position held by Óscar Izquierdo, who is associated with the National Liberation Party (PLN).
The sequence of events comes amid ongoing scrutiny over public sector restructuring processes in Costa Rica. Legal opinions and internal warnings are common elements in such administrative decisions. In this case, questions have been raised regarding whether due process was followed and if political motivations played a role in targeting specific officials for removal.
Óscar Izquierdo has been identified as an opposition figure and member of PLN. The timing of both the legal advisory submission and subsequent board approval has drawn attention within local media circles.
Meanwhile, commentary from foreign residents such as the Russian TikToker highlights diverse perspectives on life in Costa Rica. Social media platforms have increasingly become spaces where expatriates share their experiences—both positive and critical—with wider audiences.
