7 months ago
Costa Rica Uncovers Plot to Kill President
Costa Rica's government found out about a plan to kill their president, Rodrigo Chaves, just before an important election.
They think a woman who uses social media a lot might be involved, but they're not sure yet.
The president can't run for another term, so he's supporting a former minister named Laura Fernandez to take his place.
Some people are worried that the president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, might try to interfere with the election.
President Chaves invited Bukele to help start building a new big prison in Costa Rica, similar to one in El Salvador.
Some people who were sent to that prison say they were treated badly.
Costa Rica's government uncovered a plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves on the eve of national elections.
A female suspect, described as active on social media, is being investigated, but no other details were provided.
There is no evidence linking the assassination plot to the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.
President Chaves, who cannot seek re-election, has endorsed his former minister, Laura Fernandez, to succeed him.
Opposition groups have expressed concerns about potential election interference from El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele.
- Who
- Costa Rican government, President Rodrigo Chaves, Attorney General Carlo Diaz, opposition groups
- What
- Uncovered plot to assassinate President Chaves, investigation of a female suspect, concerns about election interference, invitation to El Salvador's president for a mega-prison event
- Where
- Costa Rica
- When
- On the eve of national elections (February 1)
- Why
- To prevent the assassination of the president and address concerns about election interference and human rights issues related to the new mega-prison
Key facts
- Country
- Costa Rica
- President
- Rodrigo Chaves
- Election Date
- February 1
- Suspect Description
- Female, active on social media
- President's Successor
- Laura Fernandez
- Opposition Concern
- Possible interference from El Salvador's president
- Event
- Cornerstone laying of a new mega-prison
- Invited Guest
- Nayib Bukele, President of El Salvador
Quotes
Nayib Bukele
President of El Salvador
“Everything we did in CECOT will be replicated in the Costa Rican version.”
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“If not, [crime] will continue to grow, and more Costa Ricans will die, and people won’t be able to go out on the streets at certain hours due to curfews.”
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Rodrigo Chaves
President of Costa Rica
“This CACCO will be empty if our laws don’t change and if the judiciary doesn’t change.”
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