Felices Fiestas, feliz año nuevo y ¡ánimo que Costa Rica puede!
·6 min
The episode opens with Eduardo Carmona introducing the last report of 2025 from Diego Delfino, framed as a farewell to avoid ending on a bitter note from the previous week. It acknowledges that recent months have been difficult and January looks challenging, but invites listeners to rest and remember why Costa Rica remains exceptional. The report states that public officials have repeatedly failed and polarization is high, but Costa Rica is not alone in facing these global trends. It describes surviving a complex historical moment marked by conflict, exaggeration, and despair, urging people not to be overwhelmed and to appeal to common sense and dialogue. The episode references a previous discussion on 'Café para Tres' about the genuine desire of many to work together and find solutions beyond authorities. It positions Delfino.cr as both holding power accountable and amplifying positive initiatives from citizens. The report argues that aggressive and violent people are the exception in Costa Rica, with most being kind and well-intentioned. It emphasizes that radical discourse does not represent the country, despite mistakes, and highlights national achievements as belonging to the culture rather than any party. Specific goals are listed, including job creation, strengthening healthcare and education, improving security, and regaining international leadership in diplomacy and environment. The episode thanks listeners for their support throughout the year and encourages them to recharge during the holidays. It transitions to international news, covering U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Christine Noem's statement that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro must go, amid a U.S. naval blockade in the Caribbean. Another item reports an Ecuadorian tribunal sentencing 11 military personnel to over 34 years for the forced disappearance of four Afro-descendant minors in 2024. Finally, Denmark plans to summon the U.S. ambassador after Jeff Landry's appointment as special envoy to Greenland and his voluntary statement about Greenland joining the U.S. The episode concludes with holiday greetings and an announcement of the next report on January 6, 2026.
