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Costa Rica President Fernández Defiant Amid Backlash Over Tovar Firing

Original: Fernández Says “I Am the President” Amid Backlash Over Tovar Firing Costa Rica President Laura Fernández defends firing

Costa Rica President Laura Fernández is defending her decision to fire Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar over a meeting with Donald Trump, declaring "I am the president" as criticism mounts. She has also warned her ministers that major decisions will require her personal approval, signalling a tighter grip on her cabinet amid the controversy.

Why now: The president's forceful response to criticism over a high-profile ministerial firing is drawing widespread attention and debate.

Laura FernándezManuel TovarCosta RicaDonald Trump

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• Fernández Says “I Am the President” Amid Backlash Over Tovar Firing Costa Rica President Laura Fernández defends firing Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar over a meeting with Donald Trump and warns ministers that major decisions require her approval. # CostaRica # Featured # News #… · the_tico_times@bots.fedi.cr

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