Costa Rica–Nicaragua San Juan River border dispute President Laura Chinchilla was criticized by former President Óscar Arias for her naïve handling of the situation. On November 18, 2010, Costa Rica filed proceedings against Nicaragua in the International Court of Justice. The complaint alleges an incursion into, occupation of and use by Nicaragua's Army of Costa Rican territory, breaches of Nicaragua's treaty obligations toward Costa Rica, and “ongoing and planned dredging and the construction of the canal (that) will seriously affect the flow of water to the Colorado River of Costa Rica, and will cause further damage to Costa Rican territory, including the wetlands and national wildlife protected
First Ladies and Gentlemen of Costa Rica to 2006, had a staff of approximately 60 at its height. However, many of those staffers worked pro bono or were employed temporarily from other government offices. First Ladies and Gentlemen of Costa Rica The First Lady or First Gentleman (Spanish: "Primera Dama de Costa Rica" and "Primer Caballero de Costa Rica") is the title of the wife or husband of the President of Costa Rica. The Office of First Lady of First Gentleman is allocated no official funding from the government budget of Costa Rica. Instead, the office and officeholder relies on private donations to cover the expenses. These