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News Costa Rica » Cartago » Security: US issues security warning for Costa Rica: Everything travelers need to know

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/health-and-safety-alerts/us-issues-security-warning-for-costa-rica-everything-travelers-need-to-know/ar-AA1SsKdB
Published on: Tuesday 16 December 2025

The U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica, issued a security alert on November 25, 2025, warning American travelers about a concerning rise in criminal activity targeting foreigners throughout the ...

News Costa Rica » Cartago » Security: Mario Zamora appointed as Costa Rica’s new Minister of Security

News channel or source: https://ticotimes.net/2023/05/11/mario-zamora-appointed-as-costa-ricas-new-minister-of-security
Published on: Wednesday 10 May 2023

In response to the escalating violence caused by drug gangs, the President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, has appointed Mario Zamora as the new Minister of Security. Zamora, who previously served as ...

News Costa Rica » Cartago » Security: As Security Crisis Deepens, Costa Rica Struggles

News channel or source: https://insightcrime.org/news/as-security-crisis-deepens-costa-rica-struggles/
Published on: Monday 19 February 2024

Join us this April 27 for an exclusive event for donors. Our experts will share analysis and recent data, and answer your questions about projections for 2026. Authorities in Costa Rica have announced ...

News Costa Rica » Cartago » Security: Costa Rica Breaks Homicide Record Amid Security Coordination Struggles

News channel or source: https://insightcrime.org/news/costa-rica-breaks-homicide-record-amid-security-coordination-struggles/
Published on: Monday 25 September 2023

Masked policemen denounce the government's decision to reassign the PCD amid record violence spurred by drug trafficking. Homicides in Costa Rica have reached record highs as the government struggles ...