Red Cross closures in Costa Rica spark emergency service concerns

The Benemérita Cruz Roja Costarricense is facing a financial crisis that has led to the closure of its headquarters in two cantons within Heredia: San Pablo and San Rafael.

Local residents have expressed significant concern regarding the impact on emergency response times. Community members noted that the loss of local facilities means ambulances must now travel from other areas, such as Santo Domingo or central Heredia. There are additional fears that local traffic congestion could further delay life-saving assistance in these large cantons.