Costa Rican prosecutors told Reuters that Brunner was under criminal investigation for illegally receiving private campaign contributions. The congressional investigation is also looking into the financing of political parties, including Chaves' Social Democratic Progress Party.
SAN JOSE (Reuters) - Costa Rica's Vice President Stephan Brunner said on Monday he had been charged for his alleged role in illicit financing during t.
SAN JOSE (Reuters) - Costa Rica's Congress opened an investigation on Wednesday into complaints of illegal financing during the electoral campaign of President Rodrigo Chaves, who took office in May.
SAN JOSE (Reuters) - Costa Rica's president-elect Rodrigo Chaves and his defeated rival, former President Jose Maria Figueres, pledged unity after meeting on Tuesday, following an often tempestuous campaign ahead of last Sunday's election.