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  • January 6, 2026

Violent Extortion Network Neutralized in Matina Police Sweep

Limón, Costa Rica — MATINA, Limón – The business community in the canton of Matina is experiencing a wave of…
  • November 4, 2025

Costa Rican Loan Sharks Still Grip Thousands in Debt

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Despite significant progress in reducing the prevalence of informal lending, a new…
  • October 5, 2025

Costa Rica Faces Growing Security Threat from Predatory Loan Schemes

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – A comprehensive report by the United Nations has issued a…
  • October 1, 2025

Soaring 911 Calls Expose Predatory Loan Crisis

San José, Costa Rica — A troubling new study has uncovered a dramatic escalation in predatory lending schemes known as…
  • October 1, 2025

UN Sounds Alarm on Costa Rica’s Predatory Loan Crisis

San José, Costa Rica — A new United Nations report has issued a stark warning about the proliferation of informal…
  • September 23, 2025

Family Clan Dismantled for Online Dating Extortion

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — Puntarenas, Costa Rica – A sophisticated extortion ring operating through online dating platforms was dismantled Tuesday…