Crimes Along Guanacaste Coast Increased 36% in Last Five Years
Sep 24, 2018 · The coasts of Guanacaste face a problem of growing insecurity. It’s not just residents who say that. Data confirms it. Between 2013 and 2017, crimes increased 36 percent in 17 coastal districts in the province.
Guanacaste’s Dark Reality: A Surge in Fiery Crimes Shakes the …
Dec 12, 2023 · 2023 in Guanacaste has been marked by the haunting discovery of eight burned bodies, some potentially linked to drug trafficking and organized crime. These include the presumed remains of...
Is Costa Rica SAFE to Visit? (2024 • Insider Tips) - The Broke …
Aug 30, 2024 · Crime in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is currently a level 2 rated country, according to the U.S. travel authorities. Robberies are a particularly common and nasty form of violent crime that is prevalent in the country, and Costa Rica has a murder rate of 11.19 per 100 000 (2020).
Guanacaste’s Dark Reality: A Surge in Fiery Crimes Shakes the …
Dec 12, 2023 · 2023 in Guanacaste has been marked by the haunting discovery of eight burned bodies, some potentially linked to drug trafficking and organized crime. These include the presumed remains of 43-year-old DJ Piricho in Sonzapote, La Cruz, and human bones found on Punta Loros Beach, Santa Cruz.
Femicides in Guanacaste: When Suspects Flee Across the Border
Nov 24, 2023 · 19 women have died victims of femicides in Guanacaste between 2018 and 2023. Thanks to reforms to the law that penalizes violence against women, cases like Alina’s are now also judged as femicides, where her relationship with her killer apparently was not that of a romantic partner.
Is Tamarindo Safe? Crime Rates & Safety Report - Travel Safe
Jan 14, 2024 · Tamarindo has a crime index score of 57.52 and a safety index score of 42.48. Between 2013 and 2017, Tamarindo has seen a 36% increase in crimes. Tamarindo had a crime rate of 60 per 1,000 residents during that time period.
Crime Up? - Province of Guanacaste Forum - Tripadvisor
Family traveling to Guancaste soon and saw the State Dept. website indicates crime is up in Costa Rica and that travelers should be extra vigilant. Last time we were in CR, we felt extremely safe. Wondering if this is more in non-touristy...
Murder Rate in La Cruz is Highest of all Guanacaste
Jun 11, 2018 · In 2016, while Guanacaste had a murder rate of 10.8 and Costa Rica’s was 11.8, La Cruz reached the highest number of all cantons in the province with 19.9. How to Understand This.
• San José is the province with the highest occurrence in 2019 and 2020. However, starting in 2021, it is Limon. 17% • Alajuela (60%), Guanacaste (58%), Limon (45%) and Puntarenas (44%) experienced a rise in intentional homicide in 2022 as compared to 2019. 47% • Guanacaste, Heredia and Cartago, despite
Ruthless Hitmen Expand Reach Across Costa Rica - The Tico Times
Nov 3, 2023 · In response, many hitmen are temporarily fleeing Limón for the Guanacaste region to avoid reprisal killings or capture. Recent homicides in Guanacaste towns like Nicoya and Nosara have been linked to criminal groups originating from Limón, raising concerns over the expanding networks.