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Costa Rica is now sending out an SOS to the European Union, desperately seeking aid to combat the surge in drug-related violence.

With a crime surge that’s more dramatic than a telenovela twist, the nation is looking to its neighbor, El Salvador, for some hardline inspiration.

In Costa Rica beneath this serene facade lies a reality far more complex than the clichéd depiction of a demilitarized haven.

Costa Rica News – It is nice for Costa Rica to have some new shiny toys to play with and “promote fight against drug trafficking”, but will they actually do…

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Costa Rica News – Eight police officers were sentenced to between 15 and 28 years in prison for stealing cocaine from narco groups.

Costa Rica News – (EFE)  – A Mexican businessman kidnapped on April 11 was rescued and three suspects were arrested by police, Costa Rica’s OIJ law enforcement agency said.

Costa Rica News – QCOSTARICA – The lure of fast money continues to tempt foreigners visiting Costa Rica, mocking airport security controls and place their lives at risk, becoming drug…