Organismo de Investigación Judicial

Law enforcement and migration activities in Spain and Latin-

7 clusters · 505 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Police operations in Argentina lead to multiple arrests in Bariloche and Villa Ángela

Law enforcement operations across Spain and several Latin American nations have focused on diverse criminal activities and migration management. Initial reports highlighted widespread arrests related to violent crimes, d

Asosejud corruption investigation in Costa Rica

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Asosejud investigation reveals ₡3.7 billion in payments to four providers

A criminal court in San José, Costa Rica, has ordered the one-year suspension of ten members of the board of directors, supervisory body, and general management of the Asociación Solidarista de Servidores Judiciales (Aso

Organized crime and drug trafficking in Latin America

6 clusters · 101 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Costa Rica Legislative Assembly passes organized crime reform

Authorities in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Ecuador continue to address various facets of organized crime and drug trafficking. In Costa Rica, concerns persist regarding the recruitment of minors, wi

Crime and missing persons investigations in Mexico and Costa

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Unrelated incidents reported in Mexico and Ecuador

In Mexico, an armed attack against agents of the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) in Almoloya de Juárez resulted in the death of federal agent Marco Antonio. During a field operation in San Agustín Altamirano, gunm

Investigation into death of American citizen in Costa Rica

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Costa Rica authorities seek suspect in death of US businessman

Costa Rican authorities are investigating the death of Marc Walter Fleming, an American businessman found dead on September 27, 2026, in a luxury condominium in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste. Initial reports indicated the

Public safety and crime trends in Latin America

8 clusters · 633 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Latin American nations strengthen security and anti-crime measures

Public safety and environmental concerns persist across Latin America, with ongoing law enforcement efforts targeting organized crime and drug trafficking. In Paraguay, SENAD agents seized 1,753 kilograms of marijuana in

Missing persons investigations in Latin America

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Search operations underway for missing persons in Chile and Mexico

Authorities in Mexico, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Chile continue to manage various cases involving missing persons. In Mexico, investigations remain active regarding a 65-year-old man found dead in a stream following a se

Homicide investigation in Liberia, Costa Rica

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Liberia authorities hunt suspect in double homicide of mother and daughter

Authorities in Liberia, Costa Rica, are conducting a manhunt for Rafael Antonio Valdez García, a Nicaraguan national suspected of murdering his former partner, Jasmina López Vargas, 47, and their 9-year-old daughter, Val

Honduras investigation into 1997 Maduro kidnapping

2 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Honduras judge orders detention of suspect in Maduro Andrews case

Honduran authorities arrested 72-year-old Marco Antonio Ávila Castellanos, a former member of the ‘Los Bustillo’ criminal organization, in connection with the 1997 kidnapping and murder of Ricardo Ernesto Maduro Andreu.

Costa Rican footballer extortion investigation

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Carlos Barahona released under precautionary measures amid extortion probe

Costa Rican national team player Carlos Barahona, who plays for Club Sport Cartaginés, was detained by the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) as part of an investigation into illegal ‘gota a gota’ loans. Authoriti

Global digital safety concerns for children

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Villa Bosch students protest AI-generated nude image scandal

Global concerns regarding the digital safety of children and youth have intensified, focusing on cyberbullying, identity theft, and privacy violations. A United Nations report noted that many children lack the means to

Violent crime trends in Costa Rica and Panama

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Health and safety concerns rise in Honduras and Costa Rica

Crime statistics in Costa Rica and Panama show varying trends in violent crime. In Costa Rica, the Limón province reported a rise in intentional killings, reaching 147 as of late September 2026, compared to 129 during th

Costa Rica Caso Éxodo investigation

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Julio Iglesias: Spanish prosecutors support investigation into abuse claims

Event producer Don Stockwell remains under investigation in Costa Rica as part of the ‘Caso Éxodo’, a probe into alleged drug trafficking and money laundering. Prosecutors are examining whether approximately $859,000 in

Snoop Dogg concert cancellation in Costa Rica

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Snoop Dogg concert in Costa Rica canceled

A Snoop Dogg concert scheduled for December 3, 2026, at the Pedregal Event Center in Heredia, Costa Rica, has been canceled. Initially, the production company, Stockwell Entretenimiento, stated the event was proceeding

Costa Rican national budget reallocation proposal

2 clusters · 127 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Argentina Chamber of Deputies fails to reach quorum for DNU 70/23 debate

Nogui Acosta Jaén, leader of the Pueblo Soberano Party (PPSO) and president of the Treasury Commission, has proposed a motion to reallocate ¢250,000 million within the 2027 National Budget. The plan aims to transfer fund

Criminal activity and law enforcement in Latin America

8 clusters · 713 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Criminal sentencing and arrests reported in Chile and Mexico

Law enforcement and judicial actions across Latin America continue to target violent crime, narcotics trafficking, and organized crime. Recent judicial rulings include a 29-year sentence in Talca, Chile, for Sergio Aleja

Ecuadorian military fatal shooting trial

2 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Argentina authorities investigate two fatal hunting shootings

Seven members of the Ecuadorian Navy are facing trial for exceeding their authority during a military operation on May 18, 2026, in Crucita, Portoviejo. The incident resulted in the death of 22-year-old Rogger Farley Pin

Water-related accidents in Latin America

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Multiple fatalities reported in water-related accidents across Latin America

Multiple water-related fatalities and disappearances have been reported across several Latin American countries. In Argentina, the body of 64-year-old Oscar Barbero was recovered in Las Toninas after he went missing whi

Human trafficking and smuggling in Costa Rica

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Authorities arrest suspects in human trafficking and passport forgery cases

Authorities in Costa Rica have apprehended a Nicaraguan national in the Los Chiles canton for the alleged transport of an adult and a child with irregular migratory status. The suspect, who has a prior detention record f

Homicide suspect arrests in Costa Rica

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Panamanian homicide suspect arrested in Paso Canoas

In late September 2026, Costa Rican authorities conducted separate operations resulting in the arrest of homicide suspects. On September 22, judicial investigation agents from the Limón Regional Delegation of the Organi

Theft incidents in Argentina

2 clusters · 64 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Thefts reported in Monte Caseros and Gonnet, Argentina

Reports of theft have emerged from different regions in Argentina. In Monte Caseros, Corrientes, an intruder entered a residence via an open gate on September 27, stealing items including footwear, a helmet, a bag, and a

Violent crime and gender-based violence rise in Latin Am/ES

10 clusters · 162 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Latin American authorities process multiple homicide and feminicide cases

Violent crime and gender-based violence continue to escalate across Latin America and Spain. In Mexico, security concerns persist following fatal shootings in Huejotzingo and Michoacán, a domestic knife killing in Jalisc

Costa Rica fiscal austerity and judicial budget disputes

5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: OIJ warns of 3,969 million colones budget hit from proposed IVA tax

Costa Rica is implementing austerity measures to manage rising public debt, which was projected to remain above 60% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2026. To address these fiscal challenges, the government submitte