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The Pulse of El Salvador’s Transformation
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025
San Salvador Times
Costa Rica Plans Mega Prison Modeled on El Salvador’s System
Facility designed to combat organized crime and overcrowding
Costa Rica has announced plans to construct a massive new prison inspired by El Salvador’s high-security facility model.
Officials say the project is intended to address rising gang activity and relieve chronic overcrowding in the country’s detention centers.
Officials say the project is intended to address rising gang activity and relieve chronic overcrowding in the country’s detention centers.
