San José, Costa Rica - June 2025: Costa Rican authorities arrested a former security minister and a former judge on drug trafficking charges. The arrests followed an extradition request from the United States.
The former officials are accused of facilitating drug trafficking operations. They are awaiting extradition proceedings. These arrests are part of a broader effort to combat organized crime and judicial corruption.
The arrests occurred shortly after a constitutional amendment allowing the extradition of Costa Rican nationals for international drug trafficking and terrorism offenses. The United States has been a key partner in Costa Rica's efforts to combat drug trafficking.