- October 15, 2026
Costa Rica Adopts Salvadoran Security Blueprints as President Fernández Visits CECOT
San José, Costa Rica — In a dramatic move signaling a deeper shift toward hardline security management across Central America,…
- October 15, 2026
Costa Rica Unveils Massive Maximum Security Facility to Counter Escalating Narcotics Trafficking
Alajuela, Costa Rica — In a decisive move signaling a sharp departure from its historic penal framework, the government of…
- October 14, 2026
Costa Rica Unveils Massive High Security Megaprison to Combat Organized Crime
Alajuela, Costa Rica — The Costa Rican government officially inaugurated its new maximum-security megaprison on Wednesday, marking a significant structural…
- October 12, 2026
Costa Rica Investigates Alleged Police Misconduct at La Reforma Prison Amid Security Overhaul
Alajuela, Costa Rica — Costa Rican judicial authorities have officially launched a formal investigation into alleged police brutality inside the…
- October 10, 2026
Costa Rica Dismisses Abuse Allegations at La Reforma Ahead of Mega Prison Opening in Alajuela
Alajuela, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s correctional system is experiencing heightened tension as authorities prepare to officially inaugurate the new…
- October 5, 2026
Costa Rica Prepares to Launch Massive Security Prison Inspired by Salvadoran Model
Alajuela, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is poised to undergo a dramatic shift in its domestic security infrastructure with the…
- October 5, 2026
Costa Rica Completes Construction of New High Security Mega Prison
Alajuela, Costa Rica — In a massive shift in its correctional policy, the Costa Rican government has finalized the construction…
- October 1, 2026
Costa Rican Ombudsperson Clashes with Justice Minister Over Prison Human Rights and Rule of Law
Puntarenas, Costa Rica — A sharp institutional clash has erupted in Costa Rica between the Ombudsperson, Angie Cruickshank, and the…
- January 14, 2026
Bukele Arrives in Costa Rica to Launch New Mega-Jail
Alajuela, Costa Rica — ALAJUELA – Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele arrived in Costa Rica on Tuesday for his second official…
- January 13, 2026
Central American Security Focus as Bukele Arrives in Costa Rica
Alajuela, Costa Rica — ALAJUELA, Costa Rica – In a move signaling a potential recalibration of regional security strategies, El…