- 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…
- January 9, 2026
Cyber Scams Skyrocket as Criminals Abandon Streets for Screens
San José, Costa Rica — San José – Costa Rica is facing a dramatic and sustained transformation in its criminal…
- December 30, 2025
Local Kingpins Run Crime Rings Says Top Investigator
San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a significant clarification on the structure of organized crime…
- December 12, 2025
Costa Rican Extraditions Highlight Global Crime Fight
San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rica has significantly ramped up its collaboration with international law enforcement,…
- November 17, 2025
OIJ Director Randall Zúñiga Sidelined for Three More Months
San José, Costa Rica — San José – The leadership of Costa Rica’s primary law enforcement agency, the Organismo de…
- November 4, 2025
Internal Betrayal Sparks Collapse of Major Drug Cartel
Limón, Costa Rica — LIMÓN – A sweeping, multi-year investigation by Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ) has culminated in…