How Costa Rica Became as Violent as Mexico
How Costa Rica Became as Violent as Mexico  
Podcast: Warfronts
Published On: Mon Aug 31 2026
Description: Costa Rica was once known as Central America’s peaceful paradise. Now cartels, cocaine trafficking, rising homicides, and political battles threaten its stability. Can Laura Fernández reverse the country’s violent slide? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices