"Pedro Abreu, president of La Nacion's board, stated that the visa cancellations are seen as an indirect attack on press freedom, affecting independent media."
"Felipe Alpizar, coordinator of the Observatory of American Politics, remarked that the US's actions could erode the foundations of political discussion and freedom of expression in Costa Rica."
The US State Department canceled tourist visas for over half of La Nacion's board members, a newspaper critical of President Rodrigo Chaves. Chaves, an ally of Donald Trump, faced allegations of sexual harassment and illegal campaign financing reported by La Nacion. He has publicly criticized the newspaper and targeted it financially. The visa cancellations are viewed as an unprecedented attack on press freedom, potentially chilling independent media in Costa Rica, according to analysts.
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