Marta Esquivel, a Costa Rican legislator with the Sovereign People’s Party, has altered her position regarding the Constitutional Chamber’s involvement in addressing lengthy waitlists within the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). Previously a magistrate, Esquivel initially opposed court intervention in healthcare administration. However, as a legislator, she now appears more open to the possibility of the Constitutional Chamber stepping in to compel action on the waitlists. This shift in perspective has drawn attention, prompting scrutiny of her evolving views on the separation of powers and judicial oversight. The change reportedly reflects a broader debate within Costa Rica concerning the appropriate role of the judiciary in addressing systemic issues within public services. Details of the specific reasons behind Esquivel’s changed stance are emerging as the issue gains prominence in national political discourse. The CCSS waitlists continue to be a significant concern for Costa Rican citizens.