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20 sie 2024 · Learn how to stay safe in Costa Rica, a popular destination for eco-tourism and adventure. Find out about recent crime trends, areas to avoid, common scams, and legal considerations.
Learn about the types and trends of crime in Costa Rica, a Central American nation that has faced a rise in criminal activity since 2000. Find out how drug trafficking, homicide, and tourism-related crimes affect the country's safety and image.
25 mar 2023 · Two-thirds of Costa Rican homicides are linked to organized crime and 72% are from gunshots. Collateral damage has grown drastically. In 2021, there were seven collateral victims of...
23 wrz 2023 · SAN JOSE, Sept 22 (Reuters) - More than 656 people have been killed so far in Costa Rica's deadliest year on record, official homicide data showed on Friday, though the government expects this...
14 wrz 2023 · Killings have increased sharply in Costa Rica, the long-peaceful nation known for its laid-back vibe. The drug violence has put the country's identity at stake.
23 sty 2024 · Costa Rica is one of a growing number of Latin American countries seeking to tackle the expansion of drug cartel activity by emulating Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's sweeping crackdown.
19 mar 2020 · In 2017, Costa Rica reported the highest homicide rate in its history, a total of 603 cases, equivalent to a rate of 12.1 homicides for every 100,000 inhabitants. In 2018, with 585 victims, Costa Rica managed to reverse the upward trend and the homicide rate fell to 11.7.
