Outgoing Costa Rican President Designated as Super Minister by His Successor
39-year-old Fernández had already indicated that she would offer the position to her mentor, under whom she also served as minister, which according to government critics reinforces the possibility that the president could become a sort of shadow power.
TL;DR
- Outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves appointed Minister of the Presidency by successor Laura Fernández.
- The role grants Chaves significant powers, including relations with other state powers and oversight of intelligence services.
- Chaves will also serve as Minister of Finance and economic cabinet coordinator.
- Critics worry this appointment will make Chaves a "shadow power" and concentrate authority.
- The move provides Chaves immunity from legal investigations, including past accusations.
- Fernández has also appointed Manuel Tovar as chancellor, Gerald Campos as Minister of Security, and Gabriel Aguilar as Minister of Justice.
- Campos is tasked with combating organized crime, and Aguilar will work on a new prison modeled after El Salvador's megaprisons.