PoliticsCosta Rica Unveils Mega-Prison, Joining Regional Trend of Embracing 'Bukele Model' Amidst Rising Crime
Costa Rica has opened a new mega-prison, the High-Containment Centre Against Organised Crime (CACCO), amidst rising crime rates and following the popular but controversial 'Bukele model' adopted by other Latin American leaders. The initiative aims to combat organised crime but raises concerns about civil liberties.
Al Jazeera English|October 15, 2026