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costa rica crime

  • August 25, 2026

Organized Crime Turf Wars Push Cartago Homicides to Record Highs

Cartago, Costa Rica — The province of Cartago, historically recognized for its colonial heritage and relatively peaceful communities, is currently…
  • June 30, 2026

Judiciary Budget Cuts Threaten Costa Rica’s War on Crime

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a significant move reflecting the ongoing tension between fiscal austerity and…
  • May 27, 2026

Rising Car Thefts Cost Insurers Millions in Early 2026

San José, Costa Rica — A persistent wave of vehicle and auto part theft continues to plague drivers across Costa…
  • January 28, 2026

Justice System Reels as Finance Ministry Halts Funds for 275 Key Positions

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rica’s justice system is facing an unprecedented staffing crisis after the…
  • January 24, 2026

Forced Entry at PUSC Headquarters Sparks OIJ Investigation

San José, Costa Rica — San José – The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) has launched a formal investigation into a…
  • January 18, 2026

OIJ Seeks Publics Help to Identify Cartago ATM Fraud Suspect

Cartago, Costa Rica — CARTAGO – The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) has released security footage and is urgently requesting public…
  • January 18, 2026

Rooftop Escape Exposes Limón Stolen Goods Network

Limón, Costa Rica — Limón, Costa Rica – A dramatic police operation in the Limón 2000 district has uncovered a…
  • January 18, 2026

Engineer and Businessman Led Sophisticated Arms Trafficking Ring

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – A civil engineer and a businessman allegedly leveraged their professional and corporate…
  • January 16, 2026

Authorities Uncover Sophisticated Arms Trafficking Network

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – A coordinated series of raids across Heredia and San José has led…
  • January 15, 2026

Authorities Dismantle Deceptive Rental Car Theft Ring

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – A sophisticated criminal operation that exploited the vehicle rental market through identity…