Costa Rica’s foreign minister fired for attending Trump meeting without telling president

Costa Rica’s President Laura Fernandez fired her foreign minister on Thursday following the minister's unauthorized attendance at a regional security meeting led by U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting, which focused on anti-cartel initiatives in Latin America, took place in New York without the president's prior knowledge or consent.

President Fernandez stated that she should have been the representative at the meeting, citing the minister's failure to consult as a significant issue. The dismissal highlights a breach in protocol regarding international representation and communication between the Costa Rican executive office and its foreign ministry.