Costa Rica’s top court seeks to strip president of immunity in corruption case

Costa Rica’s top court on Tuesday asked Congress to strip President Rodrigo Chaves of immunity for the first time, enabling a corruption trial. Prosecutors allege Chaves directed a presidency-hired firm to pay $32,000 to his ex-advisor. The unprecedented move escalates a clash between the conservative leader and the judiciary.

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