Costa Rica’s newly appointed ambassador to the United Nations, Boris Marchegiani, is connected to a company with a significant outstanding debt. The company owes the Banco Nacional $8.3 million, a credit dating back 12 years. The debt has remained unpaid due to legal protections, effectively a “judicial shield.” Details emerged linking Marchegiani’s company to the long-standing financial obligation. The Banco Nacional has been unable to recover the funds despite the passage of time. This revelation raises questions about the financial background of the country’s representative to the UN. It is currently unclear how this situation will impact Marchegiani’s role or Costa Rica’s international standing.