• September 13, 2026
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national security

  • September 11, 2026

Costa Rican Immigration Official Suspended Over Alleged Ties to Violent Drug Syndicate

Limón, Costa Rica — The delicate balance of security and public trust in Costa Rica has faced another severe challenge…
  • September 10, 2026

Costa Rica Implements Mandatory Police Rotations to Combat Corruption

San José, Costa Rica — In a decisive move aimed at safeguarding the integrity of Costa Rica’s law enforcement agencies,…
  • August 20, 2026

President Fernandez Cracks Down on Organized Crime in Crucial First 100 Days

San José, Costa Rica — The administration of President Fernández has marked its first 100 days in office by placing…
  • July 15, 2026

Costa Rica National Security Rocked by Immigration Officer Arrest Over Alleged Hamas Link

Alajuela, Costa Rica — A major security breach has shaken Costa Rica’s primary international gateway, raising immediate questions about the…
  • July 7, 2026

State Audit Reveals Critical Flaws in Police Hiring Process

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – A scathing report from the Comptroller General’s Office (CGR) has exposed significant…
  • June 24, 2026

President Fernández Purges Elite Force Leadership

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a dramatic and unprecedented move that signals a new, aggressive phase…
  • June 22, 2026

President Fernández Ousts Seven Police Directors in Major Shakeup

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a decisive and controversial move, President Laura Fernández Delgado…
  • June 22, 2026

President Fernández Ousts Seven Police Chiefs in Security Shakeup

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a decisive and unprecedented move targeting corruption within the nation’s security…
  • June 22, 2026

Fernández Ousts Seven Police Chiefs in Anti-Corruption Purge

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a decisive and unprecedented move against institutional corruption, President Laura Fernández…
  • June 19, 2026

President Declares Crucitas a Lawless State Controlled by Criminals

Alajuela, Costa Rica — CUTRIS, ALAJUELA – A planned presidential tour of the troubled Crucitas mine was abruptly suspended Friday…