Electric vehicles have registered the highest penetration in Costa Rica in comparison with all other American countries and the country has taken the lead in electric mobility across the continent, according to the IEA’s Global EV Outlook 2025 report

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  A constitutional reform has allowed Costa Rica to extradite its nationals for drug trafficking and terrorism, aligning with regional norms to combat organized crime amid rising judicial corruption and drug-related violence

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  A national roadmap to develop cybersecurity talent has been introduced by Costa Rica, promoting inclusive education, and boosting institutional capacity to protect its digital infrastructure after suffering major cyberattacks in recent years

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  A red alert has been declared for increased eruptions at Poás Volcano, ash and toxic gases are threatening nearby communities and forcing tourist closures

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  Costa Rica has sought to replicate El Salvador's tough security policies to combat rising violence and crime, as the country faces record-high homicide rates linked to gangs and drug trafficking

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