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China donates motorcycles, security equipment to Costa Rica

Alejandro Zúñiga - February 22, 2021

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

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Costa Rica registered slight increase in homicides during 2020

The Tico Times - January 4, 2021

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).

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Here’s what Costa Rica’s biometric identification bill says

Alejandro Zúñiga - December 2, 2020

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

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United States donates armored vehicles, helps expand crime investigation lab in Costa Rica

Alejandro Zúñiga - February 10, 2020

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.

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Costa Rica registers decrease in homicides for second straight year

Alejandro Zúñiga - January 3, 2020

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

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Collaboration with U.S. helps Costa Rica inaugurate new air surveillance plane

Alejandro Zúñiga - December 5, 2019

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.

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