The US State Department has canceled tourist visas for five of the seven board members of La Nación, a prominent newspaper in Costa Rica known for its critical reporting on President Rodrigo Chaves. The newspaper published articles during Chaves's 2022 presidential campaign that detailed allegations of sexual harassment and illegal campaign financing, which Chaves denied. Since taking office, he has labeled La Nación as 'despicable' and has taken financial actions against it, including withdrawing a sanitation permit for an event space operated by the newspaper's parent company. The revocation of visas is viewed by critics as an attack on press freedom and a potential chilling effect on political discourse in Costa Rica. Pedro Abreu, the board president, emphasized the unprecedented nature of this action, while analysts suggest it reflects a troubling trend of the US targeting political opponents in Costa Rica. Notably, the visa restrictions follow a visit from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who praised Chaves for a decree limiting Chinese involvement in Costa Rica's 5G network. As Chaves prepares to step down in favor of his successor, Laura Fernández, concerns grow that opposition members may face further visa revocations under her administration.