Costa Rican lawmaker Kattia Calvo addressed the “Pegasus operation” on Wednesday, defending the government’s use of state secrecy. This response followed concerns raised by legislator Sigrid Segura regarding potential government surveillance of opposition figures. Segura voiced worry over alleged attempts to spy on citizens’ phones under the cover of the recently decreed state secrecy. Calvo, representing the Sovereign People’s Party (PPSO), justified the secrecy measures, but did not elaborate on specifics of the alleged operation. The debate highlights tensions surrounding privacy rights and national security in Costa Rica. The incident adds to growing international scrutiny of the Pegasus spyware and its potential for misuse by governments. This controversy questions the balance between government power and individual liberties.