US revokes visas for La Nación executives in Costa Rica
US revokes visas for executives of La Nación newspaper in an unprecedented event that generates controversy in Costa Rica
TL;DR
- The United States has revoked visas for several executives of La Nación, Costa Rica's principal daily newspaper.
- La Nación described the action as "unprecedented" in the country.
- This follows reports of visa cancellations for opposition politicians, including former President Óscar Arias.
- President Rodrigo Chaves has previously criticized critical media outlets.
- International organizations like Reporters Without Borders indicate a deterioration of press freedom in Costa Rica under Chaves' government.