#Laura Fernandez
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MiscellaneousCosta Rica Opens Mega-Prison 'CACCO' for 5,100 Inmates in New 'Tough on Crime' Push
Costa Rica has opened its new maximum-security mega-prison, the High-Containment Center Against Organized Crime (CACCO), with an initial intake of 123 inmates. The facility, built with Salvadoran assistance, aims to combat rising organized crime and reduce prison overcrowding.
Al Jazeera English|October 28, 2026
PoliticsCosta Rican Foreign Minister Fired Following Unauthorized Meeting With Donald Trump
Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez fired Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar after he attended a US-led security summit with Donald Trump without notifying her.
Al Jazeera English|September 24, 2026|3
PoliticsCosta Rican President Laura Fernandez Expresses Openness to US Military Operations Amid Rising Security Concerns
Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez stated that US military operations could benefit national security in the fight against transnational crime, provided they receive legislative approval.
Al Jazeera English|September 4, 2026