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Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025
San Salvador Times
Costa Rica to Build El Salvador-Inspired Mega Prison
Facility modeled after CECOT to address rising crime
Costa Rica is moving forward with plans to construct a massive high-security prison inspired by El Salvador’s CECOT facility.
Officials say the complex will house dangerous offenders and is part of a broader effort to combat organized crime and escalating drug-related violence in the country.
Officials say the complex will house dangerous offenders and is part of a broader effort to combat organized crime and escalating drug-related violence in the country.
