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illegal mining

  • December 17, 2025

Decade of Guarding Crucitas Drains ¢1.5 Billion from Public Coffers

Alajuela, Costa Rica — ALAJUELA, COSTA RICA – The relentless battle against illegal gold mining in Crucitas has cost Costa…
  • December 11, 2025

Authorities Demolish Illegal Gold Mines in Northern Border Crackdown

Alajuela, Costa Rica — CUTRIS, ALAJUELA – A significant security operation is underway in the northern border region of Crucitas,…
  • November 12, 2025

Organized Crime Finds Gold Mine in Costa Rican Ecosystems

San José, Costa Rica — A troubling new analysis has cast a harsh light on Costa Rica’s celebrated green reputation,…
  • November 2, 2025

Authorities Dismantle Sophisticated Illegal Mining Lab Near Border

Alajuela, Costa Rica — CUTRIS, ALAJUELA – In a targeted strike against illicit resource extraction, Costa Rica’s Public Force has…
  • October 6, 2025

New Illegal Mining Epicenter Discovered in Northern Costa Rica

Alajuela, Costa Rica — CUTRIS, SAN CARLOS – In a significant blow to organized crime, Costa Rica’s Public Force has…
  • October 1, 2025

Crucitas Stalemate Ministry and Environmental Agency Clash Over Tunnel Demolition

Alajuela, Costa Rica — San Carlos, Alajuela – A significant inter-agency dispute has erupted over the strategy to combat rampant…
  • September 23, 2025

Illegal Structures Demolished in Crackdown on Crucitas Mining

Alajuela, Costa Rica — In a decisive move against illegal mining operations and environmental damage, a court in San Carlos,…