La Nación, a major Costa Rican news outlet, reported on February 23, 2026, about two separate developments involving public institutions and regulatory decisions in Costa Rica.
In one post published at 21:31 UTC, La Nación stated: ” Pensiones del IVM pierden ¢37.000 millones; CCSS cobró mal el aporte al Banco Nacional https://t.co/gGtYiAX3Yl”. The tweet refers to the loss of ¢37 billion from the IVM pension fund due to an incorrect contribution charge by the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) to Banco Nacional.
Shortly after, at 21:35 UTC and again at 21:36 UTC, La Nación posted about a decision regarding medical regulations. The tweets read: ” Colegio de Médicos consensuó perfil para procedimientos estéticos; Rodrigo Chaves lo frenó por comentarios de ‘unos médicos’ https://t.co/rMroSyHsRX” and ” Colegio de Médicos consensuó perfil para procedimientos estéticos; Rodrigo Chaves lo frenó por comentarios de ‘unos médicos’ https://t.co/gdE7r3j1D9″. Both posts report that the Medical College had reached consensus on guidelines for aesthetic procedures but President Rodrigo Chaves halted their implementation following comments from some doctors.
The CCSS is responsible for managing social security programs in Costa Rica, including pensions such as the IVM (Invalidity, Old Age and Death) system. Errors in contributions can have significant financial implications for both beneficiaries and public finances. Meanwhile, regulatory standards for aesthetic medical procedures have been under discussion in Costa Rica amid concerns over patient safety and professional qualifications.
President Rodrigo Chaves has previously intervened in health sector policies during his administration. The Medical College’s efforts to regulate aesthetic procedures reflect ongoing debates about oversight and best practices within the country’s healthcare system.
