Costa Rica faces a sharp increase in homicides tied to drug trafficking, putting heavy strain on its prisons. In response, the government has moved forward with plans for a new maximum-security facility, set to open in June 2026. This project draws directly from El Salvador’s approach under President Nayib Bukele, focusing on isolating dangerous criminals […] The post Costa Rica Targets June 2026 for New High-Security Prison appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate .