Costa Rica opens mega-prison as Bukele model embraced across Latin America
President Laura Fernandez says mega-prison is part of ‘tough-on-crime model’ embraced by her government.
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Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president
Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding an absolute majority in the legislature.
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Deported migrants arrive in Costa Rica from the US
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Published On 12 Apr 2026
Costa Rica to accept 25 deportees per week under Trump deportation effort
The Central American nation is latest to sign a ‘third-country’ deportation agreement with the Trump administration.
Ex-minister Gamboa targeted in Costa Rica’s first extradition to the US
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Right wing candidate Fernandez declares victory in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s right wing ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez has declared victory in the presidential election.
Published On 2 Feb 2026
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