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Costa Rica inaugurates CACCO prison and expands terroristist

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On October 14, 2026, the Costa Rican government officially inaugurated the Centro de Alta Contención contra el Crimen Organizado (CACCO) in San Rafael de Alajuela. Located within the La Reforma complex, the $33 to $35 million facility has a capacity for 5,100 inmates, representing approximately 20 percent of the nation’s current prison population. The project project, which was funded entirely through initiated during the national budget without new loans. Rodrigo Chaves administration, utilized architectural plans donated by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele. President Laura Fernández Delgado stated that the facility aims to make Costa Rica a “global reference in penitentiary security” as the nation faces historic homicide rates linked to criminal group conflicts over drug routes. conflicts. During the inauguration, Fernández announced the expansion of the country’s terrorist organization list to include three Colombian groups and six Mexican cartels, specifically naming the Sinaloa and CJNG organizations. The project is explicitly inspired by the incarceration strategies used in El Salvador under President Nayib Bukele. Salvador. Under this model, inmates will wear orange uniforms, face strict visitation controls, and are permitted only one hour of outdoor time per day. 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 Following the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) facility to exchange expertise in penitentiary administration. ceremony, the use of drones over nearby residential areas sparked debate regarding privacy and property rights. While inmate transfers are expected to begin by the end Executive Branch stated the drones were used strictly for the security of October, the attending cabinet, the incident has raised questions about the legality of using state resources to monitor private property. Meanwhile, the move faces legal opposition from the NGO Asociación Ayudando a los Privados de Libertad y sus Familias, which has filed a constitutional injunction citing concerns regarding inmate health, safety, and dignity.

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  1. 2026-10-17 14:11 UTC Costa Rica inaugurates CACCO prison and expands terroristist
  2. 2026-10-17 08:16 UTC Costa Rica inaugurates CACCO prison and expands terroristist
  3. 2026-10-16 22:57 UTC Costa Rica inaugurates high-security CACCO prison
  4. 2026-10-16 14:15 UTC Costa Rica inaugurates high-security CACCO prison
  5. 2026-10-16 04:22 UTC Costa Rica inaugurates high-security CACCO prison
  6. 2026-10-16 00:02 UTC Costa Rica inaugurates high-security CACCO prison
  7. 2026-10-15 20:08 UTC Costa Rica inaugurates high-security CACCO prison
  8. 2026-10-15 02:59 UTC Costa Rica inaugurates high-security CACCO prison
  9. 2026-10-15 00:06 UTC Costa Rica inaugurates high-security CACCO prison
  10. 2026-10-14 22:25 UTC Costa Rica inaugurates high-security CACCO prison
  11. 2026-10-14 16:24 UTC Costa Rica CACCO prison inauguration
  12. 2026-10-09 04:14 UTC Costa Rica CACCO prison inauguration

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