Costa Rica's New Prison: A Bold Move or Political Play?

Costa Rica, known for being the safest country in Central America, is taking a dramatic step to combat rising crime. The nation is constructing a massive new prison, and the President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, helped open it.

A Prison Like No Other

The new prison, called CACCO, can hold over 5,000 inmates. Bukele, famous for building a huge prison in his own country to fight gangs, helped inaugurate it. Costa Rica's President, Rodrigo Chaves, wants to adopt Bukele's tough-on-crime approach.

Political Tensions

Not everyone is happy about Bukele's visit. Some believe it's an attempt to influence Costa Rica's upcoming election. Crime is the top issue, and Chaves' party wants to win big by changing laws to impose harsher punishments, much like Bukele did in El Salvador.

Human Rights Concerns

There are serious concerns about human rights in Bukele's prisons. Some groups claim the conditions are inhumane and that people have died. However, Bukele argues that his methods work, as crime has dropped significantly in El Salvador. Costa Rica hopes for the same results.

The Election Looms

With the election approaching, crime remains the key issue. Will this new prison reduce crime, or is it just a political move? Only time will tell.