Crime in Costa Rica is an ever-evolving issue. In general, this is a very safe country. The most common crime is petty theft.

Costa Rica has become a HUGE success story for Central American countries. It has a stable, long lasting democracy, a ...

TV’S Holly Willoughby felt safer in the narco state of Costa Rica while filming her new show than she did in the UK following ...

and the figures are concerning to Costa Rican authorities. Randall Zúñiga, Director of the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ), stated that the face of crime in Costa Rica has changed in recent ...

Undocumented Costa Rican man sentenced for illegal firearm possession in Louisiana, reflecting Project Safe Neighborhoods' efforts against violent crime.

The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica has issued an urgent alert to travelers near Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) following reports of two separate car-related criminal incidents in recent weeks ...

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke up about changing the perception US foreign policy treats its enemies better than its friends. Speaking at the conclusion of the meeting with President Chave of ...

Find out about key corruption issues in Costa Rica in CPI 2024 for the Americas: Corruption fuels environmental crime and impunity across the region ...