La Nación, a major Costa Rican news outlet, published several posts on December 18, 2025, highlighting recent developments involving the Instituto Nacional de Seguros (INS) and a fatal fire incident.
On December 18, La Nación reported that Luis Fernando Monge, former general manager of the INS, accused the administration of President Rodrigo Chaves of halting salary increases for INS employees as part of an electoral strategy. The post stated: “El exgerente general del Instituto Nacional Seguros (INS), Luis Fernando Monge, denunció este 18 de diciembre que el gobierno de Rodrigo Chaves frenó aumentos salariales a los empleados del INS como parte de una maniobra electoral.” (December 18, 2025). In a follow-up message posted minutes later, La Nación reiterated: “Exgerente del INS denuncia maniobra electoral del gobierno: frenó ajuste salarial a empleados para aplicarlo un mes antes de las elecciones” (December 18, 2025).
In another report from the same day, La Nación covered the death of an actress in a fire. The outlet posted: “La actriz falleció antes de que las unidades de emergencia pudieran dar respuesta al trágico incendio Enlace en comentarios “ (December 18, 2025).
The INS is Costa Rica’s state-owned insurance company and plays a significant role in the country’s public sector. Salary adjustments at public institutions often become contentious issues during election periods in Costa Rica. Accusations of using such measures for political gain have surfaced previously.
Rodrigo Chaves became president of Costa Rica in May 2022. His administration has faced scrutiny regarding public sector policies and transparency.
