Foreign Affairs
Costa Rica, Once a Tourist Paradise, Now Shows Signs of a Narco-State and Seeks International Help to Combat Drug Smuggling
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A major international police operation led by Belgium, known as Atlas Nexus, resulted in nearly 500 arrests and the seizure of 157 tons of drugs, with Costa Rica serving as a primary hub for cocaine transit. President Laura Fernández prioritizes security and international cooperation through Interpol and the Shield of the Americas initiative, while facing domestic resistance to her proposed judicial reforms aimed at addressing corruption and inefficiency.
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