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Toronto Star
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Costa Rica looks to El Salvador in announcing new prison and tough-on-crime reforms
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves took another step in his shift toward a tough-on-crime stance, announcing plans to build a new prison in the Central American nation modeled on the maximum security gang prison in El Salvador. With the announcement Friday during a visit to the Reforma prison, Chaves was channeling El Salvador President Nayib Bukele who he recognized last year with Costa Rica's highest diplomatic honor for his decimation of that country's gangs.
Washington Post
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Costa Rica looks to El Salvador's gang crackdown for path to stopping violence
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Costa Rica's security minister arrived in El Salvador on Friday to study the measures it has taken to reduce violence caused by powerful street gangs during a now three-year offensive under a state of emergency. Costa Rica Justice and Peace Minister Gerald Campos Valverde said he was visiting on orders of President Rodrigo Chaves to 'see the good practices of the Salvadoran people with the goal of combating crime and to returning rights to all citizens.'
Al Arabiya
22-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
YouTube account of Costa Rica's presidency back online after cyber attack
The official YouTube account of Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves came back under government control late on Friday after the platform suffered an hours-long cyber-attack earlier in the day. According to a presidential statement, experts from the president's office, the science and technology ministry as well as Google, worked to resolve the hack. No details were provided on who or what entity was behind the cyber-attack, or if any sensitive information had been breached. Earlier on Friday, the YouTube presidential profile showed a logo with the word 'Strategy' followed by a bitcoin symbol. The most recent videos uploaded to the profile had contained information related to the cryptocurrency, which the presidential office assured had not come from them.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Leidos Supports Security Scanner Donation to Enhance Costa Rica's Port Security
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 20, 2025 / Leidos Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves during a media briefing in Costa Rica announcing the donation of two fixed scanners. Photo credit: Presidencia de la República @presidenciacr The U.S. government recently delivered two fixed scanner portals to the Costa Rican government to help bolster the nation's port security. Leidos' VACIS IP6500 is a key technology in the fixed portal system, which was donated and will be deployed at Costa Rica's Japdeva and Caldera ports. These systems are designed to enhance the country's ability to detect and intercept illicit activities while supporting the efficient movement of cargo. Why it matters: Costa Rica serves as a key gateway for commerce in Central America. By enhancing port security, this donation aims to address the region's fight against drug trafficking and organized crime while strengthening trade routes in the region. The initiative was led by Leidos' Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) Ports and Borders division, which focuses on safeguarding the flow of commerce through the secure and efficient movement of cargo, vehicles, and people through ports and borders worldwide. From the source: "Leidos has recently deployed the first of several multi-energy fixed portal systems planned for U.S. land ports of entry. These systems provide advanced scanning capabilities to screen cargo containers, helping protect trade and enhance security", said Michael Van Gelder, Leidos senior vice president and SES business area leader. "Having our systems support the partnership between the U.S. government and Costa Rica reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative security solutions that make travel and trade smarter." The donation was celebrated during a special event hosted by Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves and U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica Dr. Cynthia A. Telles. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Leidos on Contact Info:Spokesperson: LeidosWebsite: info@ SOURCE: Leidos View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Costa Rica could hold US deportees for up to six weeks, president says
SAN JOSE (Reuters) -Migrants deported from the U.S. could be held in Costa Rica for up to six weeks before being sent to their home countries, Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves said on Wednesday. Costa Rica has agreed to receive 200 migrants from countries such as Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and India, starting on Thursday, Chaves said in a press conference. "We're helping our powerful economic brother in the north, because if (the U.S.) imposes a tax on our export zones, we're screwed," Chaves said. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs on a number of countries in the region since taking office in January, demanding collaboration on issues such as migration and drug trafficking to avoid them. Costa Rica will accept the deportees at U.S. expense, Chaves said. The deportees will stay at a migrant shelter, unable to leave, before being flown to their respective countries.
