Costa Rica public security

The Chinese government on Monday donated motorcycles and other security equipment to Costa Rica during a ceremony with local leaders. 

Costa Rica registered 569 homicides in 2020, representing a slight increase over the previous year, according to preliminary data provided by Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ). 

Costa Rica's Legislative Assembly is considering a bill that would create a national biometric database of the country's residents.

The U.S. Embassy also provided OIJ and the Public Security Ministry (MSP) with a total of four armored vehicles, valued at $250,000 each. 

Despite the reduction in homicides, the 2019 data still works out to about 11.2 homicides per 100,000 occupants in Costa Rica.

The Beechcraft King Air 250 aircraft was purchased largely through a $7.5 million investment from the SVA with significant support from the U.S. Government.

Costa Rican authorities on Wednesday launched a "Safe December" initiative that will increase police presence throughout the national territory.

Authorities found 1,246 packages of marijuana on the beach totaling 947 kilos. 

The fleet was presented at an event featuring President Carlos Alvarado and Minister of Public Security Michael Soto.

The business owners recognized that they too shoulder part of the responsibility in guaranteeing the safety of the tourists who visit the country.