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Costa Rica inaugurates CACCO high-security prison and expands terrorist list
Costa Rica has inaugurated the Centro de Alta Contención contra el Crimen Organizado (CACCO), a high-security prison in Alajuela designed to house 5,100 dangerous inmates. The $35 million facility was inspired by El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) model and aims to prevent criminal leaders from coordinating illicit activities from within the prison system.
During the inauguration, President Laura Fernández announced the expansion of Costa Rica's terrorist organization list to include six Mexican cartels and three Colombian groups. This move is part of a broader strategy to combat transnational organized crime and rising homicide rates. To further strengthen the legal framework, the Security and Narcotics Commission has approved a bill that would impose prison sentences of up to 20 years for members of organized crime groups.
In a related diplomatic move, President Fernández traveled to El Salvador to meet with President Nayib Bukele and tour the CECOT facility. The visit focuses on regional security cooperation and exchanging expertise in penitentiary administration and crime prevention.
Entities
Asociación Ayudando a los Privados de Libertad y sus Familias · CACCO · Centro de Alta Contención contra el Crimen Organizado · Centro de Alta Contenção do Crime Organizado · Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo · Costa Rica · El Salvador · Laura Fernández · Laura Fernández Delgado · Nayib Bukele
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- [● 22 SOURCES] The Cacco facility has a capacity for 5,100 inmates. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · lesinguliersete.fr · www.letemps.ch · haitigazette.com · trinidadtribune.com · +16 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] The new prison model was inspired by El Salvador's prison system. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · lesinguliersete.fr · www.letemps.ch · haitigazette.com · trinidadtribune.com · +14 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Inmates will have one hour of outdoor time per day and wear orange uniforms. lesinguliersete.fr · www.letemps.ch · www.iefimerida.gr · oantagonista.com.br · www.zougla.gr · +2 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] The government inaugurated the Centro de Alta Contención contra el Crimen Organizado (CACCO). www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · lesinguliersete.fr · www.letemps.ch · haitigazette.com · trinidadtribune.com · +18 more
- [DISPUTED] The prison cost an estimated US$ 34 million. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.extranoticias.cl · oantagonista.com.br · hch.tv · www.diarioeltigrense.com · +1 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The first inmate transfers to the new facility are expected by the end of the month. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · lesinguliersete.fr · www.letemps.ch · haitigazette.com · www.iefimerida.gr · +7 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Costa Rica will become a global reference in prison security. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · haitigazette.com · trinidadtribune.com · lesinguliersete.fr · www.iefimerida.gr · +3 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The inauguration marks a turning point for Costa Rican penitentiary and national security. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.letemps.ch · www.diarioeltigrense.com · oantagonista.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Asociación Ayudando a los Privados de Libertad y sus Familias filed a constitutional injunction to suspend inmate transfers to CACCO. es.euronews.com · acontecer.co.cr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The CACCO prison in Costa Rica was inspired by El Salvador's CECOT model. diaadianews.com · lavozdelprm.org · lapatilla.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The bilateral cooperation includes intelligence sharing and police coordination. columnadigital.com · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [● 2 SOURCES] Costa Rica intends to learn from El Salvador's security experiences to combat national crime. lavozdelprm.org · www.diarioextra.com